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Y555 CEL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,567 mi
Last recorded198,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 CEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 198,567 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 13 Aug 2021 194,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor cable has been rubbing on wheel at some point (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 194,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 187,712 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 174,592 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom stabilizer bar worn ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 160,395 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 160,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,325 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 144,325 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 3 bolt fixing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

auxillary drive belt shredding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 137,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 131,699 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake pad anti-rattle spring not located

offside front steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,120 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight movement in rack ends

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,831 miles

near side bulb ill fitting

near side mirror housing broken

near side off side stearing rack has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,586 miles

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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Y555 CEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y555 CEL, 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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Y555 CEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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