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VE55 FMK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 122,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 122,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,164 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread just on 1.6mm limit and scrubbed thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 110,961 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure not connected at caliper lever (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread just on 1.6mm limit and scrubbed thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be thin-unable to inspect clearly (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,110 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight damage to light unit

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

wipers switch faulty - wont switch off

Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight damage to light unit

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

wipers switch faulty - wont switch off

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,469 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 82,466 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

egr valve unplugged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,618 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TAIL LAMP COVER IS DAMAGED

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

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,616 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TAIL LAMP COVER IS DAMAGED

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

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,370 miles

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

slight damage to near side rear light unit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,519 miles

N/S/R LENSE SLIGHT DAMGED

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 45,519 miles

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

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

N/S/R LENSE SLIGHT DAMGED

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper blade split/smearing slightly

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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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VE55 FMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE55 FMK, 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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VE55 FMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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