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FN55 SMX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,447 miles

nsr and osr tyre worn outer

nsr light lense cracked

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 140,309 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

nsr and osr tyre worn outer

nsr light lense cracked

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,222 miles

nsf shockabsorber damp

Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

some free play in nsf drumstick

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,406 miles

chip in screen

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,868 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,995 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,678 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,677 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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FN55 SMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FN55 SMX, 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 FN55 SMX registered?

FN55 SMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FN55 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 SMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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