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YH55 XHW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,120 miles

Central Stop lamp inoperative

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 125,120 miles

Central Stop lamp inoperative

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror taped - still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front outer wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,801 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror taped - still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front outer wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,359 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 105,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,119 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,768 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 51,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,157 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,457 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,354 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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YH55 XHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH55 XHW, 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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YH55 XHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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