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FL05 YYF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,712 mi
Last recorded181,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 YYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 181,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - rear - by the joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - side play, bearings rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & has a Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrect adjusted (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front - jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point heavy corroded & holed - outsing of the prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2026 181,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - rear - by the joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - side play, bearings rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & has a Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrect adjusted (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front - jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point heavy corroded & holed - outsing of the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2025 173,402 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess "dog bone" (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearings stiff in operation

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering heavy in operation by engine idling

Fail 28 Jun 2025 173,402 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearings stiff in operation

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering heavy in operation by engine idling

Pass 12 Jul 2024 166,248 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak signs of - radiator

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearings stiff in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark & PAS noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 166,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak signs of - radiator

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearings stiff in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark & PAS noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 159,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2022 153,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2022 153,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2021 145,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 145,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 141,341 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Advise replacement soon (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine mount has slight wear

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several cuts, a large flat spot (not to wear limit at present) and a nail in the tread - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Washers poor in operation

Pass 18 May 2019 134,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on limit - replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 30 May 2018 128,759 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pads moderately worn

Fail 26 May 2018 128,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored badly due to worn pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pads moderately worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,782 miles

Front Brake discs and pads moderately worn

Front Brake discs slightly warped

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes slightly with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,219 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 73,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 65,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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FL05 YYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL05 YYF, 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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FL05 YYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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