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YR55 WPD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 117,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 112,260 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level stop lamp lense (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 102,430 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 102,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,883 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,177 miles

Engine oil slightly leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,709 miles

Bonnet stay retaining catch broken

Loud knocking sound when clutch depressed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,669 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Turbo also covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet stay retaining catch broken

Loud knocking sound when clutch depressed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2018 85,168 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre heavily perished. Ply/Cord not exposed

Nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,541 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,150 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 67,097 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,669 miles

Slight play N/S end of steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 57,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,456 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,402 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,564 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

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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YR55 WPD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YR55 WPD, 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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YR55 WPD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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