2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · SM55 LSU
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 192,203 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1870cc
SM55 LSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 192,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SM55 LSU Mileage History
- 06/02/2023171,823 mi
- 05/02/2024181,773 mi+9,950 mi
- 12/02/2024181,788 mi+15 mi
- 17/01/2025192,192 mi+10,404 mi
- 28/01/2025192,203 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 10,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 LSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (SM55 LSU) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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