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GV54 YDX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 YDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 97,052 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 97,052 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers not tested

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chip in front number plate

Fail 11 Apr 2022 78,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chip in front number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear springs corroded

steering rack boots damp

Fail 8 Apr 2021 69,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear springs corroded

steering rack boots damp

wipers not tested

Pass 3 Apr 2020 65,501 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack boots damp

Fail 3 Apr 2020 65,501 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack boots damp

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,342 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft oil seal slight leakage of oil

both rear spring top mountings corroded

very slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,342 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint has very slight play

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside inner driveshaft oil seal slight leakage of oil

both rear spring top mountings corroded

evidence of offside rear brake pipe touching handbrake cable in the past. Not touching at time of test but needs further investigation

very slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,239 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

front discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre side wall worn outer

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

brake bind to O/S/R on limit

front discs worn

power steering fluid on minimum

slight rear light interaction

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,650 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,649 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,539 miles

both front coil springs have localised corrosion near bottom seats

n/s/f seat & belt feels quite loose but it is fitted on a specially modified base

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken at rear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,281 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed at time of test

nearside rear lamp interacting slightly

passenger seat and mounting a little wobbly and not very strong

service light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,231 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

air bag light on

engine light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,453 miles

engine light on during test

seat restraint system light on during test

Fail 10 Feb 2012 37,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on during test

o/s/r outer brake pad worn to limit of failure

seat restraint system light on during test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,771 miles

Airbag light on

Slight rear light interaction

o/s/r pads a bit low

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,771 miles

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

Airbag light on

Slight rear light interaction

o/s/r pads a bit low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,069 miles

air bag light on

emissions light on

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

emissions light on

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight brake bind o/s/r

wet test

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,983 miles

Airbag light on

Service light on

Wet test

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,043 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and close to limits

Fail 13 Feb 2008 16,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and close to limits

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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GV54 YDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 GV54 YDX, 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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GV54 YDX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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