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VK55 EJA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,979 mi
Last recorded224,979 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 224,979 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 224,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 218,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKENDS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 210,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

glow plug light on

items removed from driver view of the road

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 210,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside not even half worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

glow plug light on

items removed from driver view of the road

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 201,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 201,499 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKENDS

gear selector stiff

rear door does not open from outside

Pass 24 Feb 2014 191,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has minor splits on inner sidewall

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

rear loading door can not be opened from outside

Fail 24 Feb 2014 191,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has minor splits on inner sidewall

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

rear loading door can not be opened from outside

Pass 11 Feb 2013 178,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Feb 2013 178,488 miles

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management and air bag lights on

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 162,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front seat belt clasp housing damaged

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

rear door can not be opened from the outside (opens from inside so all checks done)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 145,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 129,572 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 115,844 miles

front brake pads wearing low front discs wearing

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 EJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK55 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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