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YA05 YWZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 150,045 miles

Central Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat trim removed

Central Rear bumper damaged

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 150,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear bumper damaged

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 149,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 149,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 149,159 miles

Central Front Body panel corroded but unlikely to cause injury (leading edge of bonnet corroded)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules (at caliper) corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear spring upper mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly & front/rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 148,754 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 148,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated to the extent that no beam image is visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag warning lamp stays on indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall very perished/cracked, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit also obviously underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside front tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 147,975 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger excessively corroded by previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag light stays on indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside front tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 147,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 147,061 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 143,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 143,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 137,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 133,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 20 Jul 2018 133,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering gaitor twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,693 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Inner play in steering joint

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 125,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Inner play in steering joint

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 112,643 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,244 miles

both front upper suspension mounts dry in rotation

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front upper suspension mounts dry in rotation

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

bonnet safety catch not working

corrosion to front discs

Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

bonnet safety catch not working

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,081 miles

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

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,677 miles

engine light indicates a fault

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 YWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 YA05 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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