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PL05 ZYH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,410 mi
Last recorded214,410 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 214,410 miles

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2026 214,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2025 213,621 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust blow front end

oil leak

slight judder on front brakes

slight movement offside front top suspension mount

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2025 213,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on nearside front jacking point

engine oil leak

nearside front brake hose insecure

slight exhaust blow under bonnet

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2023 212,686 miles

corrosion on brake discs

nearside rear brake pad close to limit

nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edge

possible exhaust blow at front end

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

slight movement nearside front steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2022 210,354 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 22 Oct 2022 210,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 5 Oct 2021 204,012 miles

movement in offside front wheel bearing close to limit

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 198,313 miles

oil leak

slight wear in both steering rack ends

some wear in offside front track rod end

Pass 2 Oct 2019 194,568 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi section worn

nearside steering rack worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Oct 2019 194,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi section worn

nearside steering rack worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Oct 2018 188,134 miles

chaffing on both front brake flexi pipes

corrosion and wear on offside front brake disc

nearside washer jet poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (not main tread)

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

Fail 8 Oct 2018 188,134 miles

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

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

chaffing on both front brake flexi pipes

corrosion and wear on offside front brake disc

nearside washer jet poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (not main tread)

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

Pass 3 Oct 2017 181,942 miles

some corrosion and wear on all brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2016 175,831 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 168,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 161,550 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 161,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,877 miles

nearside front track end worn

nearside rear pads on limit

oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2012 144,585 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

slight chaffing on offside front brake flexi pipe

slight play in nearside front steering rack

smell of diesel

Pass 6 Oct 2011 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,641 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 113,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,998 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 107,998 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

has impact damage too front number plate.

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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PL05 ZYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL05 ZYH, 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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PL05 ZYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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