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VU55 PPZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,551 miles

wiper park posistion poor

Fail 14 Jan 2015 123,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

wiper park posistion poor

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 122,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,098 miles

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

park brake cable corroded, front tyres wearing thin, nsf tyre on limit, rear shockers corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,098 miles

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

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

park brake cable corroded, front tyres wearing thin, nsf tyre on limit, rear shockers corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,903 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 109,852 miles

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

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

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,029 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,026 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Req 2 front wiper blades starting not to clear screen

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,661 miles

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

nearside reverse lamp lens damaged

slight play in steering rack tie rods

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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VU55 PPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VU55 PPZ, 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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VU55 PPZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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