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SM55 LSU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,203 mi
Last recorded192,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 192,203 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 192,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking block (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking block (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Engine management light illuminated. Date of first use before fail criteria

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Offside park brake low effort

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 181,788 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points heavily corroded

both rear upper spring cups heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 181,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points heavily corroded

both rear upper spring cups heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 171,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear upper spring cups corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 171,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear upper spring cups corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 161,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 144,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,243 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 134,243 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,689 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 106,643 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,318 miles

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

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

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 LSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM55 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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