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VK55 MVS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,509 mi
Last recorded195,509 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 195,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 195,507 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour yellow (4.1.4 (d))

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

Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements sidelights go off when indicators operated (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 192,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 181,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LINK ARM RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 170,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 170,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 158,805 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 158,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 148,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 139,806 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 139,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,448 miles

Nearside rear tyre has wear on the outer edge

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,214 miles

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

radiator crossmember loose

screen wash bottle insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

radiator crossmember loose

screen wash bottle insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,066 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 MVS 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 70.6%.

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

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