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OY55 LHO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 161,440 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit - Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 151,616 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Central Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion to jacking points, Not affecting overall rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 151,087 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point excessively corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens is excessively faded at top and is also cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm is excessively corroded around its bush - DANGEROUS. DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed rear door held shut with a strap (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger is corroded/broken . system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are cloudy - req attention soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded - vehicle has a main chassis rail so not affecting rigidity at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sliding door does not open

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

spare tyre is flat

Fail 19 Mar 2025 147,829 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size fitted at nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt slow retracting

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangar broken off but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting light output

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 136,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangar broken off but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting light output

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 135,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush advise replacing asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 2 Apr 2024 132,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,814 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,775 miles

Engine quite smokey.

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

Play in offside steering arm.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,572 miles

Engine quite smokey.

Front Brake discs rusty and deteriorated.

Nearside front and rear Tyres badly perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Engine quite smokey.

Front Brake discs rusty and deteriorated.

Nearside front and rear Tyres badly perished.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,310 miles

Both steering rack boots damp.

Nearside inner sill rusty.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both steering rack boots damp.

Nearside inner sill rusty.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front (slightly binding)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear (both rear light unit protectors cracked)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front (slightly binding)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear (both rear light unit protectors cracked)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,755 miles

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

Rear n/s & o/s light unit outer covers damaged.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,755 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear n/s & o/s light unit outer covers damaged.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,689 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s front wing.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,724 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s front wing.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,017 miles

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

damage to o/s front wing, but is not jagged.

n/s rear light unit outer cover slight damage.

n/s side sliding door outer handle broken.

o/s mirror cover loose, view to the rear unaffected.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

damage to o/s front wing, but is not jagged.

n/s rear light unit outer cover slight damage.

n/s side sliding door outer handle broken.

o/s mirror cover loose, view to the rear unaffected.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both wipers split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,766 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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OY55 LHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 OY55 LHO, 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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OY55 LHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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