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PK55 MUE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 MUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 137,014 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,852 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 121,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 200,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

number plate lamp cover damaged

rear fog lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 200,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

number plate lamp cover damaged

rear fog lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 186,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 186,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 170,297 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 170,297 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no spare wheel in carrier

Pass 2 Jun 2010 155,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 155,178 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 2/3 mm aprrox

no spare wheel in carrier

slight damage to outer walls on both front tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2009 135,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 135,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 104,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,489 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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PK55 MUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK55 MUE, 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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PK55 MUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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