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VK55 MMV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

192,250 mi
Last recorded192,250 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 MMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 192,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 190,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 190,230 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has play, border line fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 181,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, front and rear, nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside, subframe mounting area, end of sill/chassis bracing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop, lower plate on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 178,959 miles

Offside Rear Stop light taped

Fail 17 Aug 2021 178,959 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop light taped

Nearside Rear Plastic trim loose

Pass 20 Jul 2020 166,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 147,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 147,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 147,182 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 146,827 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 145,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injector blowing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off the windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 134,444 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 134,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 129,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

steering rack knocks from inside during operation.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack knocks from inside during operation.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,103 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 112,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,838 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,765 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hi level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,875 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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VK55 MMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 VK55 MMV, 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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VK55 MMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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