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YA05 XDF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,305 mi
Last recorded151,305 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,716 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,314 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,616 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 123,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 122,828 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 111,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,753 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,876 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,055 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front brake discs worn and scored not to excess

n/s front indicator lenes cracked not to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,936 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,510 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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YA05 XDF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA05 XDF, 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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YA05 XDF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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