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WU55 HJZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,685 mi
Last recorded167,685 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 HJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 167,685 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 167,685 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,867 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 157,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 134,890 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,098 miles

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,096 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,553 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,455 miles

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

possible play in nearside front lower suspension balljoint - suggest attention

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WU55 HJZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU55 HJZ, 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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WU55 HJZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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