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VF55 LDE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,497 mi
Last recorded151,497 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 147,841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 147,822 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,776 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside front headlamp

advise slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 4 Apr 2012 137,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise nearside front headlamp

advise slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 126,938 miles

advise offside front drop link suspension arm bush

Fail 4 Apr 2011 126,938 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise offside front drop link suspension arm bush

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

advise front exhaust clamp

advise slight play in nearside & offside front inner steering arms

advise washers

Fail 15 Mar 2010 112,143 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

advise front exhaust clamp

advise slight play in nearside & offside front inner steering arms

advise washers

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,581 miles

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable chaffing against tyre

slight wear from steering rack

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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VF55 LDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF55 LDE, 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 VF55 LDE registered?

VF55 LDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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