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BT55 TLY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,403 mi
Last recorded178,403 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 178,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 174,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 174,318 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 168,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,528 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard warning light switch damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2019 151,878 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,260 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 149,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 142,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 129,365 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 129,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,383 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing/out of shape

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing/out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 89,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,660 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT55 TLY 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 73.9%.

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 TLY, 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 BT55 TLY registered?

BT55 TLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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