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YT55 VTY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 157,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 143,785 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 129,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 110,051 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 110,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,239 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slightlt damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre and slightly low on pressure

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,239 miles

rear pads starting to wear low

front number plate slightlt damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre and slightly low on pressure

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 106,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 106,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight accident damage to front bumper

Fail 15 Aug 2009 84,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inop, repaired during inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2009 84,513 miles

high level brake light inop, repaired during inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2008 63,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 63,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTY, 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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YT55 VTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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