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MV55 UJL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,817 mi
Last recorded178,817 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 178,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Fail 29 Aug 2017 178,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 159,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,088 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Aug 2015 138,088 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,109 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertray loose

Fail 6 Aug 2014 118,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertray loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 87,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,290 miles

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,661 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 53,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,146 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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MV55 UJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV55 UJL, 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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MV55 UJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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