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HK55 BAO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,475 mi
Last recorded155,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 BAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 155,475 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 155,475 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2023 144,832 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 144,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 116,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 99,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & a small cut in centre of tyre tread (not to cords) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,993 miles

Both steering rack gaitors damp

Offside Rear Cut in centre of tyre tread but not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,993 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both steering rack gaitors damp

Offside Rear Cut in centre of tyre tread but not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,282 miles

Oil leak ()

steering racks boots damp

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

steering racks boots damp

Pass 8 Aug 2015 69,720 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near/side rear tyre in poor condition

slight dampness off/side end of rack

Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

near/side rear tyre in poor condition

slight dampness off/side end of rack

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,619 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

unable to check wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,619 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

unable to check wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,936 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 42,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,752 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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HK55 BAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HK55 BAO, 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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HK55 BAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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