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PK55 MUP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

268,201 mi
Last recorded268,201 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 268,201 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 266,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 266,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 260,696 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 257,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 249,381 miles

Noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2017 249,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 233,495 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 9 Jun 2015 223,581 miles

Both front brakes binding

Oil leak

Suspect both front upper suspension mountings in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2015 223,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brakes binding

No movement on offside rear hand brake lever on caliper

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

Oil leak

Suspect both front upper suspension mountings in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2014 204,203 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 19 May 2014 204,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Hand brake travel long

Oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Mar 2014 202,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 190,148 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 190,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 179,734 miles

SRS lamp displayed

engine management warning light on.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 179,734 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

SRS lamp displayed

Pass 20 Jan 2011 170,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2011 170,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2009 137,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,858 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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