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GY05 RXB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,026 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both starting to diffuse emitted pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bolt on type. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both starting to diffuse emitted pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bolt on type. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 68,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s blocked and o/s partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,581 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from both sides gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,427 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 60,399 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,782 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 57,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 55,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,030 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,450 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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GY05 RXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY05 RXB, 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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GY05 RXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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