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YC55 DPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 147,921 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 144,780 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 139,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,214 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 137,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,636 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,089 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

glow plug light flashing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 133,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,469 miles

corrosion to both rear shockers

wipers slight smear

Fail 30 Oct 2017 131,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both rear shockers

wipers slight smear

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,349 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper has a slight judder

Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper has a slight judder

Nearside Rear tyre run off on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 17% (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT SMEAR

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,558 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,555 miles

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

N/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT SMEAR AT TOP EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT SMEAR

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,824 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,128 miles

off side front inner tie rod ball joint has excessive movment and requires replacment as soon as possible

Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,853 miles

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

off side front inner tie rod ball joint has excessive movment and requires replacment as soon as possible

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,065 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,285 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YC55 DPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC55 DPU, 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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YC55 DPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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