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VK55 EBF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 112,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 104,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,238 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,294 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,294 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 EBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK55 EBF, 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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VK55 EBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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