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SM54 YJC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,372 mi
Last recorded145,372 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 145,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 145,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 136,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 130,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,257 miles

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

little play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rears

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

n/s rear worn close to wear bars

o/s front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,589 miles

front brakes noisey, both front nearside and offside

top strut bushes and bearings stiff

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,589 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes noisey, both front nearside and offside

top strut bushes and bearings stiff

Pass 12 Feb 2011 95,858 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,854 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,816 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole drilled next to hand-brake pivot mount , also hole drilled next to suspension mount area o/s/r

Fail 8 Feb 2010

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hole drilled next to hand-brake pivot mount , also hole drilled next to suspension mount area o/s/r

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,693 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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SM54 YJC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM54 YJC, 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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SM54 YJC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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