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VN55 YKT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,656 mi
Last recorded213,656 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 213,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 213,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 205,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 195,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 194,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 189,475 miles

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

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

nearside abs wiring loom fixing missing on lower swivel but still secure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 174,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2013 174,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 156,452 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 156,204 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs in very poor condition recomend replacment

front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2011 140,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 118,486 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,599 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,550 miles

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

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 YKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN55 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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