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VK55 DUV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,430 mi
Last recorded147,430 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 147,430 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated - offside & nearside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 147,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,521 miles

Damage to offside rear lamp unit

Fail 20 Oct 2022 143,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to offside rear lamp unit

Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,732 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,463 miles

Corrosion to both front outriggers/jacking points

Damage to offside rear light unit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 131,888 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,995 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 124,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,773 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,719 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,622 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear disc corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,304 miles

Rear discs corroded

Wipers wont turn off unless ignition is turned off

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,763 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,445 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,334 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,826 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,826 miles

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)

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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VK55 DUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK55 DUV, 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 VK55 DUV registered?

VK55 DUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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