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VN05 YXL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

348,610 mi
Last recorded348,610 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 348,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 348,608 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 335,121 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 317,974 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 317,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,437 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 37,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 144,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 130,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,161 miles

chips in screen

movement in rack

straches in screen

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,724 miles

advance movement in both front track rod ends needs attention asap

advance movement in n/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber needs attention

deep cuts in n/s/r tyree tread

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2009 94,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advance movement in both front track rod ends needs attention asap

advance movement in n/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber needs attention

deep cuts in n/s/r tyree tread

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,985 miles

very slight play in steering arms.

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 YXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN05 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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