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HN55 HHW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 HHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 140,023 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 140,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 138,690 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,155 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,535 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Taped Repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 126,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Check All Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Check All Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Taped Repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 120,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2021 112,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,191 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,416 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 86,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 81,527 miles

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

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

hazard light switch deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 81,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

hazard light switch deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 76,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 76,647 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,052 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 60,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 56,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,132 miles

body damage on n/s/f bumper - n/s sliding door-o/s body ( no sharp edge)

n/s/front door lower plastic trim missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,199 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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HN55 HHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HN55 HHW, 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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HN55 HHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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