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HV55 VAE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,536 mi
Last recorded190,536 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 190,536 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 190,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 155,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 155,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,957 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,946 miles

O/S N/S rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,361 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV55 VAE, 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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What year was HV55 VAE registered?

HV55 VAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HV55 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 VAE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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