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EO05 BYY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,477 mi
Last recorded160,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 BYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 160,477 miles

Offside Front jacking point welded and freshly undersealed

jacking points corroded front both, sill damaged o/s

rear beam and spring cups corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 160,477 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt re cliped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point welded and freshly undersealed

jacking points corroded front both, sill damaged o/s

rear beam and spring cups corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 160,406 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

jacking points corroded front both, sill damaged o/s

Pass 2 Sep 2024 157,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 157,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 154,573 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on chassis outrigger

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front/rear shock absorbers and rear axle

Fail 8 Aug 2022 151,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Corrosion on chassis outrigger

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front/rear shock absorbers and rear axle

Pass 10 Aug 2021 141,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 141,393 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 129,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,418 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,176 miles

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front number plate is cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO05 BYY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO05 BYY, 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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EO05 BYY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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