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YB05 AOU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 127,896 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose poorly routed

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose poorly routed

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,608 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,608 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,467 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 98,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt missing from spare wheel clamp

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,073 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,899 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front&rear tyre,s pershing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,343 miles

child seat fitted to cenre front seat

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 13 Aug 2010 50,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to cenre front seat

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 39,798 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,821 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YB05 AOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YB05 AOU, 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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YB05 AOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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