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VN05 YYE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 153,452 miles

slight wear/ play steering and suspension

Fail 5 Jul 2021 153,452 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

slight wear/ play steering and suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2020 153,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some smoke from idle clears once accelerating

Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 150,894 miles

Oil leak ()

brake back plates corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2017 150,889 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers seat belt sticking in buckle

near side front head lamp been repaired

slight oil weep from gearbox area

Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 149,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,844 miles

oil leakage engine / gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,104 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 148,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 146,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,755 miles

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

slight weep both cv gaiters

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 111,523 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside door mirror glass cracked

advise slight roughness front nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 97,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,512 miles

offside rear brake pad spring sticking out

Fail 27 May 2008 84,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offside rear brake pad spring sticking out

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 YYE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYE, 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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What year was VN05 YYE registered?

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

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