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SM55 BWE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,891 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2021 123,886 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure strap decayed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,026 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 117,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,044 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,480 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,671 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,164 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,164 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,911 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs coroded

slight play at offside and nearside tracking rods

Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,911 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs coroded

slight play at offside and nearside tracking rods

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen lightly scored

Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen lightly scored

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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SM55 BWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM55 BWE, 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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SM55 BWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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