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MK55 AOV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 AOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 123,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 115,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 106,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 98,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,772 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,770 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,766 miles

horn not as audible as normal on this type of vehicle

nearside rear brake binding when vehicle raised

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,629 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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MK55 AOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK55 AOV, 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 MK55 AOV registered?

MK55 AOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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