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FE55 VTU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,796 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,987 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,111 miles

Both windscreen wiper rubbers are split.

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

SRS and service lights stay on.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both windscreen wiper rubbers are split.

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

SRS and service lights stay on.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,745 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 20,694 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,452 miles

Oil leak

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 VTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTU, 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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FE55 VTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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