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SM55 WDS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,553 mi
Last recorded125,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,661 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 120,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,561 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 114,559 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,073 miles

Areas of slight accident damage, no sharp edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,129 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes coated making close inspection difficult (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All. (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r light lens cover burst, no sharp edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r light lens cover burst, no sharp edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,741 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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SM55 WDS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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