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FY55 WHG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

247,590 mi
Last recorded247,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 247,590 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 247,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 239,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 236,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 232,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 225,875 miles

o/s rear tyre 2mm

small crack lower windscreen out of drivers view

Fail 18 May 2016 225,875 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre 2mm

small crack lower windscreen out of drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2015 221,277 miles

No centre brake lamp

O/s rear tyre 3mm

Screen cracked low down

Steering wheel worn

Fail 17 Sep 2015 221,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

No centre brake lamp

O/s rear tyre 3mm

Screen cracked low down

Steering wheel worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 210,245 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 210,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 193,588 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 193,558 miles

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

Nearside rear mudflap insecure

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 172,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 148,035 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 148,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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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FY55 WHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY55 WHG, 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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FY55 WHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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