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YT55 VVY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,050 mi
Last recorded210,050 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 210,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection strongly advised (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle very dry requires a good clean and wax oil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 210,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection strongly advised (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle very dry requires a good clean and wax oil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 188,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 188,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 181,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 181,517 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 171,020 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a tear in outer sidewall but not reaching ply or chords

Fail 16 Apr 2014 170,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a tear in outer sidewall but not reaching ply or chords

Pass 27 Feb 2013 150,496 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 150,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,109 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009
Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,330 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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YT55 VVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

YT55 VVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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