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BT55 EHM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,964 mi
Last recorded114,964 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 114,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 114,964 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 109,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to front suspension components

front jacking points corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to front suspension components

front jacking points corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 97,464 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has play

Nearside Rear discs pitted

engine oil leak

front discs pitted

Fail 3 May 2019 97,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard light switch not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads have got very hot and chipping away (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs been red hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tie rod has play

Nearside Rear discs pitted

engine oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,751 miles

front discs in poor con

no spare wheel

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre cracking and on the limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake sticking on (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split steeringn rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no wahsers (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

front discs in poor con

no spare wheel

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

slight rumble sound from n/s/r poss disc

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 95,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,001 miles

rear disks corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,001 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disk heavily corroded

offside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,963 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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BT55 EHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 EHM, 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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BT55 EHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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