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LS05 TYC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,412 mi
Last recorded155,412 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wearing still ok

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front pad wearing still ok

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 155,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wearing still ok

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front pad wearing still ok

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,168 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 134,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY badly on inner edge, worn low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY badly on inner edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,170 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 112,965 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,316 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,316 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 103,204 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 103,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,533 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine managment light on

High level stoplamp out

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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LS05 TYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS05 TYC, 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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LS05 TYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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