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FY55 UYV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,070 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 111,070 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,968 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,986 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective not air inside ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,986 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective not air inside ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diesel light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel light on

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,049 miles

spare tyre deflated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,831 miles

slight play nearside trackrod end

Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,831 miles

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

slight play nearside trackrod end

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,726 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight play nearside steering arm

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,726 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight play nearside steering arm

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,432 miles

oil leak gear box (nearside inner gaiter)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,442 miles

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

oil leak gear box (nearside inner gaiter)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,133 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,133 miles

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

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 UYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY55 UYV, 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 UYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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