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GY05 ZWM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

170,925 mi
Last recorded170,925 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ZWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 170,925 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

coolant level low

fuel light on and fuel gauge flashing

Fail 5 May 2026 170,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

coolant level low

fuel light on and fuel gauge flashing

Pass 16 May 2025 166,832 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 166,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant level is below the minimum.

Front tyres are perishing.

Judder recorded from the offside rear brake.

Offside rear brake disc is in very poor condition.

Pass 20 May 2024 162,176 miles

Fuel pipe is corroded.

Power steering pipes are heavily corroded.

Fail 16 May 2024 162,176 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe is corroded.

Power steering pipes are heavily corroded.

Pass 19 May 2023 158,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 154,601 miles

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Fail 6 May 2022 154,601 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 149,783 miles

Fluid leak from the power steering pump. Fluid level is low.

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Fail 10 Apr 2021 149,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak from the power steering pump. Fluid level is low.

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray is covered in oil.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 145,705 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 145,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 137,869 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 137,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,507 miles

Rear tyres are perishing.

Slight play in the steering joints.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,781 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Hazard light switch faulty.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Wipers smear.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,781 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Hazard light switch faulty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Wipers smear.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,735 miles

Oil filler cap is broken.

Passenger wiper is poor.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil filler cap is broken.

Passenger wiper is poor.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 86,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 78,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,829 miles

all 4 tyres perrishing on outerwall although tread ok

Pass 4 May 2011 65,026 miles

Front wipers smear.

N/S/R outer brake pad worn almost to limit (2mm). Unable to see inner pad. Advise brake check.

Pass 4 May 2010 61,446 miles

O/S/F fog lamp lense broken.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,853 miles

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 ZWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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