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SB55 BJU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,670 mi
Last recorded222,670 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 222,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension + Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 222,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 211,971 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Apr 2019 211,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling parking brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light out

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2018 202,815 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 202,472 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 188,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 183,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 181,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 176,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 176,043 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 169,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 165,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre parking brake cable slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable slightly corroded

offside rear lamp lens cracked on reverse lamp

Fail 12 Apr 2012 165,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre parking brake cable slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable slightly corroded

offside rear lamp lens cracked on reverse lamp

Pass 1 Feb 2011 141,173 miles

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

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

front registration plate delaminating

Fail 31 Jan 2011 141,173 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front registration plate delaminating

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,895 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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SB55 BJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SB55 BJU, 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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SB55 BJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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