CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD55 CVT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,868 mi
Last recorded151,868 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 151,868 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside front ABS cable not secured at lower balljoint area

Fail 18 Aug 2017 151,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corrroded at pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush housing excessively corroded bush insecure (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside front ABS cable not secured at lower balljoint area

Pass 10 Aug 2016 147,813 miles

Offside Rear axle front arm rubber bush housing badly excessively corroded but bush has no excess movement

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2016 147,813 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear axle front arm rubber bush housing badly excessively corroded but bush has no excess movement

offside front flexible hose not secure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,181 miles

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

n/s seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 142,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,359 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 134,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wiper blades torn at ends.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,930 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,930 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,789 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 108,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,693 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 59,460 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 59,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,787 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,786 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD55 CVT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD55 CVT?

You can check the full history of SD55 CVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD55 CVT registered?

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

Is SD55 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 CVT shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD55 CVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD55 CVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.