MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Found coolant cap sitting on scuttle panel
Front Bumper slightly damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Slight body work damage to Nearside of vehicle
Slight steering wheel play
Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Found coolant cap sitting on scuttle panel
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Slight body work damage to Nearside of vehicle
Slight steering wheel play
Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
Nearside side door damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
little chip on windscreen
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside side door damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
little chip on windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted unable to test adult belt.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s. (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s. (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted unable to test adult belt.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres outer sidewalls are cracked / split
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres outer sidewalls are cracked / split
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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VU55 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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