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VN55 YCY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been run flat, looks to have damaged the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 140,755 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been run flat, looks to have damaged the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,692 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 140,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 139,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Suspension leg top mount bearing slightly rough

Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount bearing slightly rough

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension leg top mount bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,105 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 134,105 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,024 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,625 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,883 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc.Front disc pads low.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,994 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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VN55 YCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN55 YCY, 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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VN55 YCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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