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FL55 SWX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,940 mi
Last recorded170,940 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 SWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 170,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 159,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 149,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 132,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 106,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,416 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 104,416 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,001 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 66,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,779 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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FL55 SWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FL55 SWX, 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 FL55 SWX registered?

FL55 SWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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