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SP55 PYT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 PYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning All position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished / have wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 140,439 miles

both front to rears brake pipes started to corrod

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front to rears brake pipes started to corrod

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,816 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 139,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,065 miles

both front shock absorbers started to leak/damp

nearside front balljoint slight play

nearside front tyre low tread

rear axle bushes started to split

Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both front shock absorbers started to leak/damp

nearside front balljoint slight play

nearside front tyre low tread

rear axle bushes started to split

Pass 2 Sep 2019 138,102 miles

offside front cv gator slight leak

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 30 Aug 2019 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER ARM JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

offside front cv gator slight leak

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,383 miles

front roll bar d bushes worn

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 31 Aug 2018 136,383 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front roll bar d bushes worn

slight front brake judder

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 29 Aug 2017 134,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,828 miles

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Nearside steering rack boot is damp

Offside Outer cv boot is leaking grease

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,799 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' WIPERS (8.3.1e)

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Nearside steering rack boot is damp

Offside Outer cv boot is leaking grease

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 109,291 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly does not effect view

coolant on minimum

Fail 8 Aug 2014 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly does not effect view

coolant on minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,422 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,543 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (4/3mm)

couple dents and scratches

osr brake pipe corroded

play hand brake lever , osr caliper off stop

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,469 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (4/3mm)

couple dents and scratches

osr brake pipe corroded

play hand brake lever , osr caliper off stop

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,047 miles

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

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

couple small dents and scratches, bottom ball joint rubbers split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,830 miles

both rear tyres 3mm 2056516C

front brake discs worn, very slight bind osf - 24% imbalance

knock from front

play steering rack ball ends

rear brake discs worn corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,314 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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SP55 PYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP55 PYT, 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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SP55 PYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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