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RF55 UAN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,950 mi
Last recorded163,950 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 157,022 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 157,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 147,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 147,950 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 139,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,095 miles

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

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 22 Sep 2018 118,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 118,038 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,363 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,889 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,250 miles

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

N/S Front & Rear tyres worn on edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,230 miles

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

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

N/S Front & Rear tyres worn on edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,336 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RF55 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF55 UAN, 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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RF55 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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