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OU55 ARX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,729 mi
Last recorded211,729 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 211,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 211,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2016 204,498 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 204,490 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 192,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 192,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 185,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 179,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 179,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 172,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 163,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 163,310 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

steering rack worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 124,029 miles

Both front steering rack arms have slight end float.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 124,029 miles

Both front steering rack arms have slight end float.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,850 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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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OU55 ARX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 OU55 ARX, 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 OU55 ARX registered?

OU55 ARX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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