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BJ55 AVY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 115,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,395 miles

Nearside Front washer jet needs cleaning

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,411 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 94,209 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,705 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,931 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,605 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front mirror damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,870 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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BJ55 AVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BJ55 AVY, 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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BJ55 AVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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