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VU55 XEK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,745 mi
Last recorded150,745 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 150,745 miles

Nearside Rear new caliper fitted brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some play o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Fail 21 Aug 2018 150,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Front brake discs badly corroded and worn. Would advise replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some play o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc poor condition

coolant and brake fluid levels close to minimum

some roughness to both rear wheels bearing s will need attention soon

sone noise osf wheel on rotation need investigation

Fail 31 Aug 2017 145,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc poor condition

coolant and brake fluid levels close to minimum

front wipers appear smeary

some roughness to both rear wheels bearing s will need attention soon

sone noise osf wheel on rotation need investigation

Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,802 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn smooth on edges

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 139,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn smooth on edges

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,277 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 648,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,195 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Crack in base of screen. May weaken screen. Would advise replace

Front brake discs appear lipped and worn

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

Unable to open side loading door but sealed off from inside and full bulkhead fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Crack in base of screen. May weaken screen. Would advise replace

Both front wiper blades worn

Front brake discs appear lipped and worn

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

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

Unable to open side loading door but sealed off from inside and full bulkhead fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,815 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,609 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lefthand indicator will not self cancel

Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lefthand indicator will not self cancel

Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

grease noted around offside outer c/v gaitor but no leak or split found

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,201 miles

grease noted around offside outer c/v gaitor but no leak or split found

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,332 miles

air bag light staying on .

e.m.l.staying on.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on

damage to nsf door and nsr sill

service/engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,448 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on

damage to nsf door and nsr sill

service/engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,765 miles

see advisory sheet 143212448245

Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

both headlight aims slightly low

both rear discs heavily rusted on outer edges

deep cuts to osr tyre tread

wipers poor

hole in nsf tyre tread to cord

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 XEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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