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VK55 EDR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,102 mi
Last recorded177,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 177,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 174,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 168,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 158,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 158,980 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MAY BE BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PARK BRAKE NEEDS INVESTIGATION

Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,060 miles

front number plate damaged

front pads/discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 151,060 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front pads/discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,012 miles

number plates have slight water damage

steering slightly knotchy

Fail 24 Jun 2014 145,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

number plates have slight water damage

steering slightly knotchy

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 135,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,656 miles

front discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on edge

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2012 127,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on edge

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 3 May 2011 116,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 116,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 95,802 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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VK55 EDR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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