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BT55 XVU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,590 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material let go from pad backing and moving around on outside pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,667 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,380 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 100,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,544 miles

has an engine oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2015 90,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

has an engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,748 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 81,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,470 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s engine bracket loose and fouling driveshaft

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 55,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,775 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 41,900 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,643 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 XVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

BT55 XVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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