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PX05 YRA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,415 mi
Last recorded197,415 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 197,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 184,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 178,260 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 178,260 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 170,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,316 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 148,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,809 miles

Front slight play at both steering arms

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

Upper stop lamp disconnected

Fail 12 Oct 2016 143,809 miles

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

Front slight play at both steering arms

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

Upper stop lamp disconnected

Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,459 miles

OIL LEAK ON O/S & N/S OF ENGINE, MAKING INNER CV & STEERING RACK GAITORS DAMP

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 135,459 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre BRAKE LIGHT INOP

OIL LEAK ON O/S & N/S OF ENGINE, MAKING INNER CV & STEERING RACK GAITORS DAMP

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,804 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,804 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall,but not exposing cords.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,837 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,837 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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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PX05 YRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX05 YRA, 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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PX05 YRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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