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VX55 GZB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,469 mi
Last recorded217,469 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 217,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 200,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 191,677 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 191,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake application uneven weak on balance test (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 182,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 181,329 miles

front brake disc and pads will need replacing soon

rear brake disc and pads poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2016 181,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc and pads will need replacing soon

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

rear brake disc and pads poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2015 160,712 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 160,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 142,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 142,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,968 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,088 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,803 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,504 miles

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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VX55 GZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VX55 GZB, 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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VX55 GZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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