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LX55 OLU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 88,213 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 88,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 77,416 miles

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,352 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,351 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cut nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,118 miles

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

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

cut offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,118 miles

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

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

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

cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,013 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,155 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,143 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LX55 OLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX55 OLU, 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 LX55 OLU registered?

LX55 OLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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