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FL55 TUW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,180 mi
Last recorded203,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 TUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 203,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 203,079 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (X1 pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 192,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside body work damaged

Rear brake pads worn

drivers seat worn to frame

steering has play in joints / bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2016 192,287 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside body work damaged

Rear brake pads worn

drivers seat worn to frame

steering has play in joints / bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2015 180,300 miles

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

play front suspension/steering

Fail 15 Sep 2015 180,284 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play front suspension/steering

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,621 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

wiper blades splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2014 169,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 162,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear brake flexi twisted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 162,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear brake flexi twisted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 151,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel rims dented

Fail 18 Sep 2012 151,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel rims dented

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 140,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 108,069 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 TUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUW, 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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FL55 TUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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