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YT55 HVD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,355 mi
Last recorded109,355 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 HVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside rear shock outer case Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,356 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,170 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up rough (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,325 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,399 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 73,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,463 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,818 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to get diesel readings (clean smoke)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,818 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to get diesel readings (clean smoke)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,188 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,418 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 24,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YT55 HVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YT55 HVD, 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 YT55 HVD registered?

YT55 HVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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