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WU55 HVZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not affecting driver's view

Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,661 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not affecting driver's view

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,728 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,747 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 167,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to windscreen

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight grease leak from c/v gaitors

wear in bottom ball joints both sides.

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 167,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight grease leak from c/v gaitors

wear in bottom ball joints both sides.

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 155,134 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 155,134 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 141,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 141,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 137,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 137,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,704 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 108,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HVZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

WU55 HVZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is WU55 HVZ safe to buy?

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