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SA55 ZUC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,687 mi
Last recorded173,687 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 173,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 167,232 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2016 167,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 156,688 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 156,624 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 153,387 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 153,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 135,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 135,819 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 124,044 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 124,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SA55 ZUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA55 ZUC, 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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SA55 ZUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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