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PE55 FPA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,737 mi
Last recorded223,737 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 223,737 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

loose earth wire lower rear of engine

Fail 29 Aug 2018 223,329 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

loose earth wire lower rear of engine

Pass 2 Sep 2017 217,929 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 31 Aug 2017 217,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on on second speed and intermittent (8.2.1b)

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 1 Sep 2016 216,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering belt splitting

Fail 30 Aug 2016 216,111 miles

Brake cable insecure fouling on nsr wheel (3.5.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/65R16C nsr. 195/65R16C osr (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering belt splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2015 207,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 193,816 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jan 2014 193,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jan 2013 182,303 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2013 182,303 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2012 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Jan 2012 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight play in steering

Fail 21 Oct 2010 133,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front suspension subframe bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,380 miles

slight play in front suspension subframe bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,550 miles

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 11 Oct 2008 88,128 miles

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

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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PE55 FPA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 PE55 FPA, 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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PE55 FPA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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