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FE55 VUX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,389 mi
Last recorded121,389 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 121,389 miles

(nearside rear has slight panel damage)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 118,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,103 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r sill damaged.

Fail 1 Jun 2024 115,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r sill damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible diesel leak but unable to see due to covers on engine

Fail 2 Jun 2023 111,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible diesel leak but unable to see due to covers on engine

Fail 13 May 2023 111,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area on engine - dripping off bottom of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn noted when loaded and using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both sides - adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat - puntured/holed

Pass 16 May 2022 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,415 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 72,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,502 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,007 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 14,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VUX 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 72.7%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

FE55 VUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FE55 VUX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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