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WU55 EDX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,736 mi
Last recorded208,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 208,736 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 208,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 207,094 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 31 Mar 2025 207,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet secondary safety catch inoperative

Pass 10 Apr 2024 203,393 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Feb 2024 203,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 199,589 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 199,589 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 194,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 189,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door damaged still secure.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both when indicators are flashing. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 179,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear door damaged. still secure.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,597 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 170,508 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Pass 2 Nov 2017 159,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

o/s hand brake down on performance

Fail 2 Nov 2017 159,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s hand brake down on performance

Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,643 miles

Hazard switch sticking

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

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

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

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

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

Play in O/S inner steering rack end

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,080 miles

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

Some free play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,708 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F Brake hose slightly twisted.

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

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

Slight free play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,554 miles

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

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 excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F Brake hose slightly twisted.

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

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

Slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,700 miles

steering rack has slight play nearside and offside

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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WU55 EDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WU55 EDX, 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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WU55 EDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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