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WU55 HMY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

226,800 mi
Last recorded226,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 HMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 226,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 226,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 207,145 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 218,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 198,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 190,080 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 190,077 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 189,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 180,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 170,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 151,963 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 151,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 121,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 121,915 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,298 miles

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

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

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 HMY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WU55 HMY, 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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What year was WU55 HMY registered?

WU55 HMY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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