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VU55 URP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 153,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 153,743 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 150,946 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2024 150,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 146,165 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,389 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 140,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 135,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,391 miles

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

Rear lower engine mounting deteriorated.

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,004 miles

Both front tye treads low

Front brake discs corroded/lipped/scored

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,004 miles

Both front tye treads low

Front brake discs corroded/lipped/scored

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,264 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 119,264 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working When sidelights switched on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,720 miles

play front inner rack ends

rear light lenes cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2017 112,720 miles

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

play front inner rack ends

rear light lenes cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,020 miles

front number plate faded

rear cetre top lamp inop

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,020 miles

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

front number plate faded

rear cetre top lamp inop

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,786 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate deteriorating

high level brake light not working

metal object in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder and cut on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,835 miles

both front tyres getting low

front number plate deteriorating

spare tyre not inflated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres getting low

front number plate deteriorating

spare tyre not inflated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,901 miles

brake fluid below maximum

offside rear light lens outer cover broken

spare wheel not inflated

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,901 miles

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

offside rear light lens outer cover broken

spare wheel not inflated

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low

both wiper blades split

brake fluid below maximum

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside rear light lens damaged

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,965 miles

both front tyres getting low

both wiper blades split

brake fluid below maximum

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside rear light lens damaged

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,029 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

off side rear outer brake pad very low only just passed

off side rear outer light cover broken

spare tyre not inflated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,029 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

off side rear outer brake pad very low only just passed

off side rear outer light cover broken

spare tyre not inflated

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,853 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,024 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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VU55 URP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 VU55 URP, 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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VU55 URP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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