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SG55 YRE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,757 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

offside front corroded at jacking point

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 126,743 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

offside front corroded at jacking point

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,803 miles

engine leaking oil & coolant

Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine leaking oil & coolant

Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency just within limits

underside corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,290 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,610 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,128 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack n/s

Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,126 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack n/s

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,777 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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SG55 YRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SG55 YRE, 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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SG55 YRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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