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FE55 VLR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 105,129 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 91,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,324 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,324 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,590 miles

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight bind

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,268 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,593 miles

drivers seat damaged /offside front inner door trim damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,715 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,857 miles

SLIGHT WEAR INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,513 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 VLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

FE55 VLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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