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GP55 UME

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,832 mi
Last recorded182,832 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 182,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged belt stiff to remove from catch (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side sliding door outer handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

unusual feel on steering, recommend further investigation.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 182,832 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged belt stiff to remove from catch (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side sliding door outer handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

unusual feel on steering, recommend further investigation.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 172,003 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 171,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure and chafed on driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 163,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear damage to bodywork

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 163,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear damage to bodywork

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 140,751 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 140,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,530 miles

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

Offside slight play in inner track rod joint

Fail 31 Oct 2015 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in near side inner rack joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,082 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 95,775 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,350 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,995 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,597 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 601,477 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 60,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and rusting.

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,953 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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GP55 UME is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GP55 UME, 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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GP55 UME is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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