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VE55 FNC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,337 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2019 144,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing on bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse light not working

spanner warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 137,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling tyre (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 130,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 130,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,920 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,916 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 115,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,938 miles

air box insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 109,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air box insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 103,492 miles

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

gear box stabliser bushes worn out in need of replacing

wiring loom around engine inscure other pipes requier bolting to engine

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,685 miles

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

front tyres different size to rear(205/65x16c)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres different size to rear(205/65x16c)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,331 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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