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SD55 CVR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 CVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 178,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 178,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 175,014 miles

front jacking points soft to touch but not holed

Pass 9 Aug 2019 172,747 miles

n/s/f jacking point soft

Fail 9 Aug 2019 172,747 miles

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

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

n/s/f jacking point soft

Pass 10 Aug 2018 172,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 172,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,552 miles

Coolant Leak (Top Radiator Bleeder?)

Nearside rear light unit outer lens cracked and holed

Fail 16 Aug 2017 160,552 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant Leak (Top Radiator Bleeder?)

Nearside rear light unit outer lens cracked and holed

Pass 15 Aug 2016 149,207 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 149,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 135,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Dash Warning lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,465 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 121,465 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wipers torn

Nearside windscreen washer not directed properly

Offside front flexible brake hose not secured

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,011 miles

slight play at n/s inner track rod.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,007 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs corroding.

o/s/r brake effort marginal.

slight play at n/s inner track rod.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,045 miles

nearside rear lens cover damaged.

rear door not opening from outside.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake disc overheating?

nearside rear lens cover damaged.

rear door not opening from outside.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear outer lamp lens damaged.

nearside seat belt slow to retract.

unable to open rear door.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,133 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet release lever detached.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,944 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,944 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,310 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight interaction nearside rear tail light.

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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SD55 CVR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 SD55 CVR, 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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SD55 CVR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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