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VN55 YSW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,341 mi
Last recorded173,341 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 173,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 173,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 159,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,263 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Sep 2019 150,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on dash (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides very low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,769 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 142,762 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM BRACKET (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT BUT NOT TO CORD

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,675 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 108,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 108,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2013 99,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,771 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front ABS wire re-routed, slightly chaffing on a suspension component

nearside front inner cv gaiter not correctly housed but still proventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front ABS wire re-routed, slightly chaffing on a suspension component

nearside front inner cv gaiter not correctly housed but still proventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Apr 2011 81,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 68,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 YSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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