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YC55 HXU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,496 mi
Last recorded148,496 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 129,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 129,648 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,479 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,472 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,248 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 191,033 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 191,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 188,236 miles

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

o/s inner arm slight movement

Pass 20 Sep 2014 184,439 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 172,149 miles

Front license plate shows slight damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2013 172,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front license plate shows slight damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 158,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 158,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 133,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,942 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside handbrake cable fouling road wheeel

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,391 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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YC55 HXU 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 63.6%.

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 YC55 HXU, 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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What year was YC55 HXU registered?

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

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