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FY55 DOH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

168,437 mi
Last recorded168,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 DOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 168,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 168,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed smoke/ running up on its self when attempted (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2025 163,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 159,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 156,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 156,964 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 156,645 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 156,645 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion rear coil spring mounts

Fail 3 Jun 2021 156,039 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion rear coil spring mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2020 154,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 154,845 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 138,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 138,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 132,587 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 123,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges untestable area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 117,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,713 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,652 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 112,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,832 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,064 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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FY55 DOH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FY55 DOH, 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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FY55 DOH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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