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FV55 HGF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,329 mi
Last recorded173,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 173,329 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 173,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 163,290 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 150,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,955 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 139,357 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 139,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,378 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror insecure.

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,641 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,872 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FV55 HGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 HGF, 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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FV55 HGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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