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GJ55 SNX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 SNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 157,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 157,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 149,965 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,071 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 137,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,786 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 93,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,784 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,130 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,012 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,554 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,542 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,438 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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GJ55 SNX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ55 SNX, 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 GJ55 SNX registered?

GJ55 SNX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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