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FE55 VKS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 141,898 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 126,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,761 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 120,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall & slight distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner missing (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 110,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall & slight distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undeside dirty

Fail 7 Jan 2019 104,815 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undeside dirty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,702 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,519 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,028 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FE55 VKS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE55 VKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE55 VKS registered?

FE55 VKS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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