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LV55 MYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,480 miles

Rear reflector insecure nearside and offside rear (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector insecure nearside and offside rear (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,957 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 113,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

door open warning lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

Fail 23 Oct 2013 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

nearside front indicator lamp loose

Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning lamp on

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

nearside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,471 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front windscreen damaged

rear reflectors loose

Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front windscreen damaged

rear reflectors loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside rear reflectors loose

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,425 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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LV55 MYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LV55 MYW, 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 LV55 MYW registered?

LV55 MYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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