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DY55 SSX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,777 mi
Last recorded177,777 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 SSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 177,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 175,670 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 166,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF & OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 144,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,617 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 137,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,644 miles

engine slightly oily

n/s/f wheel has slight play coming from steering arm

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

undertrey fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 127,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine slightly oily

n/s/f wheel has slight play coming from steering arm

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

undertrey fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,143 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre cut

poor viewing of inner brakes

Fail 15 Nov 2014 114,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre cut

poor viewing of inner brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/r light cluster damaged

rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,843 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear doors damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,843 miles

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear doors damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,696 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,696 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,668 miles

near side rear light lens damaged

top engine cover insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

top engine cover insecure

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

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,340 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres close to legal limit 1.6m

both front tyres worn outside edges

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

front brake disc pads approx 70% worn

near side mirror slight damage top mirror missing

rear brake discs ruty

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,340 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit 1.6m

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

front brake disc pads approx 70% worn

rear brake discs ruty

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

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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DY55 SSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY55 SSX, 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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DY55 SSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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