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VU55 XHC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

223,812 mi
Last recorded223,812 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 223,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 223,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 219,089 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 214,564 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 214,564 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 206,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 201,223 miles

Both front tie rod ends slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2020 201,225 miles

Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tie rod ends slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2019 193,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 182,934 miles

Nearside handbrake lazy

Fail 12 Oct 2018 182,934 miles

Nearside handbrake lazy

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,210 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 161,259 miles

possible abs fault

Fail 23 Sep 2016 161,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible abs fault

Pass 12 Oct 2015 153,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 143,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 133,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,930 miles

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

slight movement from both steering arms!

Fail 6 Sep 2012 123,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight movement from both steering arms!

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,024 miles

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

front brake discs worn!

Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,024 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn!

Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,394 miles

front disc pads getting low.

screenwashers weak on nearside.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 107,393 miles

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

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

front disc pads getting low.

screenwashers weak on nearside.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 24 Dec 2008 95,027 miles

front /rear discs showing rust marks

n/s front tyre 2mm and wearing like o/s on inner edge

only one jet working o/s washers

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2008 95,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front /rear discs showing rust marks

n/s front tyre 2mm and wearing like o/s on inner edge

only one jet working o/s washers

slight play n/s steering rack

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 XHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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