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BL05 YVF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 142,541 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 142,541 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,724 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,724 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,400 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 116,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has large cuts in tread

staining around both steering rack boots and both inner cv boots

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre has large cuts in tread

staining around both steering rack boots and both inner cv boots

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,676 miles

Front discs inner edges worn. Noise from cam belt area when revved. noise from n/s/f front drive shaft area when wheel rotated.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,676 miles

Front discs inner edges worn. Noise from cam belt area when revved. noise from n/s/f front drive shaft area when wheel rotated.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,429 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,546 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,988 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,548 miles

rear brake pads will require replacing in near future

small stone chip in windscreen (zone b less than 40mm)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 57,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake pads will require replacing in near future

small stone chip in windscreen (zone b less than 40mm)

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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BL05 YVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL05 YVF, 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 BL05 YVF registered?

BL05 YVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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