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SM55 OSA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,610 mi
Last recorded145,610 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 145,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,528 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 143,528 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,276 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 143,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 142,455 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper strut mounts are noisy and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 142,428 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam not staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high brake light n/working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper strut mounts are noisy and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 140,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 136,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,759 miles

Slight drag on all wheels

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 134,759 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight drag on all wheels

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,678 miles

Offside Front drag on wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 131,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 129,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre sidewall has slight damage less than mot manual.

o/s handbrake cable protective coating chaffed, actual cable is not damaged.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSA, 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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What year was SM55 OSA registered?

SM55 OSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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