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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear lower engine mounting deteriorated.
Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))
Both front tye treads low
Front brake discs corroded/lipped/scored
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Both front tye treads low
Front brake discs corroded/lipped/scored
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working When sidelights switched on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
play front inner rack ends
rear light lenes cracked
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
play front inner rack ends
rear light lenes cracked
front number plate faded
rear cetre top lamp inop
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate faded
rear cetre top lamp inop
front brake pads getting low
front number plate deteriorating
high level brake light not working
metal object in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder and cut on inner shoulder
both front tyres getting low
front number plate deteriorating
spare tyre not inflated
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
both front tyres getting low
front number plate deteriorating
spare tyre not inflated
brake fluid below maximum
offside rear light lens outer cover broken
spare wheel not inflated
wiper clearing deteriorating
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid below maximum
offside rear light lens outer cover broken
spare wheel not inflated
wiper clearing deteriorating
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres getting low
both wiper blades split
brake fluid below maximum
nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder
offside rear light lens damaged
wiper clearing deteriorating
both front tyres getting low
both wiper blades split
brake fluid below maximum
nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder
offside rear light lens damaged
wiper clearing deteriorating
front brake discs worn
front brake pads getting low
off side rear outer brake pad very low only just passed
off side rear outer light cover broken
spare tyre not inflated
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads getting low
off side rear outer brake pad very low only just passed
off side rear outer light cover broken
spare tyre not inflated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 URP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 URP, 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 URP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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