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VN05 YLR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,866 mi
Last recorded214,866 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 214,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 214,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 214,856 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 204,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 203,993 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 185,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 185,528 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 174,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 174,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 170,756 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 170,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 163,365 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 163,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front track rod might have slight play in ball joint, but can not be inspected properly due to track rod end have excesive play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 147,924 miles

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

passenger seat belt retracting mechanism slow but works

Fail 2 Sep 2011 147,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

passenger seat belt retracting mechanism slow but works

Pass 23 Jul 2010 131,536 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 113,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,327 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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VN05 YLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VN05 YLR, 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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VN05 YLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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