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SD05 YVY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,112 mi
Last recorded181,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 181,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 178,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 177,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 172,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 158,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 152,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 144,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,601 miles

ADVISE air bag light and engine lights on

ADVISE rear pads wearing low and rear discs pitted

ADVISE rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 30 May 2012 120,455 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE air bag light and engine lights on

ADVISE rear pads wearing low and rear discs pitted

ADVISE rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,530 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,337 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2009 93,980 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 74,772 miles

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

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

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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SD05 YVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD05 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 YVY registered?

SD05 YVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is SD05 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 YVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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