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FG55 MZU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 MZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 183,004 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 182,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 165,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 139,227 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 117,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,865 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,172 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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FG55 MZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FG55 MZU, 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 FG55 MZU registered?

FG55 MZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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