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VN55 YFK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,458 mi
Last recorded199,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 199,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 193,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 186,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 177,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 168,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 160,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 151,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 144,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,833 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 125,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,383 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,780 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in center tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,838 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joint

Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2009 77,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both off side brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2009 77,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both off side brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,294 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,294 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 VN55 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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