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HV55 UOA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,389 mi
Last recorded162,389 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 162,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 May 2020 162,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2019 156,457 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

Offside rear stop light lens deteriorating and emitting a pink light just at the top

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 151,235 miles

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

General underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle

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

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

No tow bar hitch/attachment fitted to bar at time of test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 141,502 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 136,760 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2014 129,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished and is 5yrs old 205/65/R15C 107/105R

oil around engine

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,876 miles

slight play in both front steering rack joints

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished and is 5yrs old 205/65/R15C 107/105R

oil around engine

Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,860 miles

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both rear lights have a slight bad earth

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

oil around engine

rear brake discs slightly worn, corroded and require attention soon

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both rear lights have a slight bad earth

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

oil around engine

rear brake discs slightly corroded, slightly worn and require attention soon

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 118,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,204 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 102,204 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,811 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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HV55 UOA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 HV55 UOA, 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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HV55 UOA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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