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VX55 MYK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

280,088 mi
Last recorded280,088 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 280,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 273,591 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 273,591 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel caliper (3.1.6c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat row 2 (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat row 3 (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 260,436 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

slight oil leak

slight play detected on bith sides of steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2014 260,436 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

slight oil leak

slight play detected on bith sides of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2013 235,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 235,275 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 221,784 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 221,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 207,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 189,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 189,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 155,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 127,290 miles

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

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

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 MYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 MYK, 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 MYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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