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M333 YLA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,486 mi
Last recorded169,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 YLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 169,486 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 169,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad wear light on dash.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under bonnet pipes from ABS. (1.1.11 (c))

Glow plug light on dash

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Projected beam image is blurred but acceptable

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

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

Play detected behind steering rack boots. Possibly internal rack bushes or track rods.

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear wiper torn

Trailer electrical socket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 161,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

The underbody and sills are starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2025 161,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective

The underbody and sills are starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,437 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroding

power steering pipes starting to rust

some underbody rust

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe...at brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat behind drivers (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

nearside rear light broken but not showing white light

nearside reverse lamp lens broken but working

offside rear light cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2023 87,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe...at brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat behind drivers (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

nearside rear light broken but not showing white light

nearside reverse lamp lens broken but working

offside rear light cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2023 164,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroding

power steering pipes starting to rust

some underbody rust

Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

bodywork needs attention

some underbody rust

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 73,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both main mounting bushes on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped across the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking/perishing to the walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 156,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad wear indicator on, new pads fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,579 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,993 miles

Both Sides sills corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel arch corroded.

under side general Corrosion.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 141,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides & Faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Sides sills corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel arch corroded.

under side general Corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,420 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,843 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 37,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,590 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear puncher plug in tyre

Offside Front slidding door will not open inside

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,259 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,945 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,136 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,628 miles

brake discs marked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,069 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,083 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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M333 YLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M333 YLA, 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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M333 YLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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