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BT55 XTK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,012 mi
Last recorded223,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 223,012 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2022 215,719 miles

all brakes worn and appear to have been stood / light rust

inner steering arms both slight play

sills dented but not holed

underneath vehicle has been undersealed with old oil and grease

Fail 4 Mar 2022 215,714 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak turbo/manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner steering arm

front discs and pads worn inner faces

oil leak

rear pads worn heavily

sills damaged in various places but not holed

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 26 Nov 2020 208,699 miles

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

Front discs worn inside faces

Nearside Rear disc shows signs of being hot but not seized

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

all 4 tyres perished

both inner steering arms have play but covered by a boot

slight blow on front pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2019 203,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 203,890 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 197,525 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cable corroded

gear linkages have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 188,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 180,633 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 180,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 172,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 163,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 140,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs worn

Pass 9 May 2011 121,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,206 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 119,206 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight wear in steering track rods.

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 XTK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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