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YA05 YXL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,438 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,481 miles

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

seat belt recivers slightly sticking

Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

seat belt recivers slightly sticking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,832 miles

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

kerb damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,832 miles

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

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

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

kerb damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

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

Offside Rear back plate starting to corrode

engine check light on

Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

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

Offside Rear back plate starting to corrode

engine check light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,102 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 56,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 48,879 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2012 41,594 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 41,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 26,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,042 miles

O/S/FRONT MIRROR CRACKED .

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 YXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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