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FV55 HGU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,198 mi
Last recorded181,198 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 181,198 miles

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 181,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 176,384 miles

Front number plate damage

Pass 7 May 2019 153,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 140,370 miles

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

Nearside Front door body moldings insecure

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door body moldings insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2018 140,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front door body moldings insecure

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door body moldings insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2017 132,434 miles

oil leak

possible rear gearbox mount worn

slight play in n/s/f link arm

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

STRONG ADVISE Front brake discs wearing low

STRONG ADVISE Play in both front anti-role bar D bushes

Slight play in both n/side and o/side sections of steering rack

engine management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE Front brake discs wearing low

STRONG ADVISE Play in both front anti-role bar D bushes

Slight play in both n/side and o/side sections of steering rack

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 111,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 106,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,038 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 97,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,208 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 80,208 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,117 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Damage to front bumper

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,531 miles

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,482 miles

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 25 Nov 2008 34,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play in both steering arms

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 HGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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