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VK55 MWC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,976 mi
Last recorded211,976 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 211,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 203,044 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 202,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 192,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 176,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 157,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 157,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 137,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 137,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,069 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,614 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)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,281 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 MWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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