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VU55 UOY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 UOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lower stabiliser -oil contaminated and deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,253 miles

nearside outer sill damaged.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,253 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

nearside outer sill damaged.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

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 UOY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VU55 UOY, 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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What year was VU55 UOY registered?

VU55 UOY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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