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FM55 NLT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,948 mi
Last recorded107,948 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 92,680 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,394 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front seat-belt slow retract

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint - play - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,755 miles

Front pads 25% worn.

Outer sills covered in plastic.

Rear pads 15% worn.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,590 miles

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

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

Front pads 25% worn.

Outer sills covered in plastic.

Rear pads 15% worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2008 23,004 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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FM55 NLT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM55 NLT, 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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FM55 NLT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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