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SO55 OJX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,742 mi
Last recorded63,742 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/r and n/s/r (4.3.3 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,249 miles

Nearside Rear interaction between position lamp and indicator

Fail 6 Dec 2022 63,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear interaction between position lamp and indicator

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,535 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 60,534 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Both front wiper blades smearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,667 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,667 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside wiper replacement wiper insert poor.

Fail 10 May 2017 56,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy edge wear. uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside wiper replacement wiper insert poor.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,641 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,810 miles

Driver's seatbelt a little slow to retract.

Front pads are over 1/2 worn.

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,810 miles

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

Driver's seatbelt a little slow to retract.

Front pads are over 1/2 worn.

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,297 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,776 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 39,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,778 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 34,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,654 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,721 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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SO55 OJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SO55 OJX, 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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SO55 OJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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