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BG55 LXA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,234 mi
Last recorded154,234 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 154,234 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 151,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 146,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 142,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 134,186 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 121,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,577 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when span but doesn't feel rough

Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when span but doesn't feel rough

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,569 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,520 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,029 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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BG55 LXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 LXA, 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 BG55 LXA registered?

BG55 LXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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