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SF55 ADY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,297 mi
Last recorded226,297 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 ADY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 226,297 miles

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Fail 5 Sep 2012 226,292 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 198,924 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 198,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front outer belt slow to retract

slight movement at both steering tie rod inner ball joints

Pass 7 Oct 2010 163,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 123,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 90,284 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SF55 ADY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF55 ADY, 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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What year was SF55 ADY registered?

SF55 ADY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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