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VN55 YPL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,783 mi
Last recorded172,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 172,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 172,783 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 172,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 158,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 150,089 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 150,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 139,135 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 115,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,109 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 86,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 73,190 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 YPL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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