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MW55 UOS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 98,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 98,584 miles

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

Front Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended NOT RELEASING (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,198 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 88,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,461 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,461 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 63,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,391 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,652 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2016 54,652 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 49,286 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 44,185 miles

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

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

offside wiper begining to perish

Fail 23 May 2014 44,185 miles

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

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

offside wiper begining to perish

Pass 23 May 2013 38,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 32,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 20,870 miles

screw and nail in offside rear tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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MW55 UOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MW55 UOS, 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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MW55 UOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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