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VE55 RWU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,091 mi
Last recorded247,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 RWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 247,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 241,887 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 241,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 233,228 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under the foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sills are damaged outter

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 233,228 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure under the foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sills are damaged outter

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 218,172 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 218,172 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 193,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 188,328 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 171,650 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 171,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 162,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 116,990 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 116,990 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 91,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,487 miles

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 RWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE55 RWU, 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 RWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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