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HK55 MEU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,306 mi
Last recorded201,306 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 MEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 201,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 197,658 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 197,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 194,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 191,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 191,132 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 186,310 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 175,395 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 175,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 165,560 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 165,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 152,151 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 29 Oct 2015 152,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 18 Oct 2014 142,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,069 miles

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

body damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,589 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to take oil temp

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,563 miles

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

There is slight play in the steering rack offside inner joint. There is slight dampness around the power steering fluid reservoir.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,563 miles

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

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

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

There is slight play in the steering rack offside inner joint. There is slight dampness around the power steering fluid reservoir.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 MEU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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