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YB55 YCZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

249,918 mi
Last recorded249,918 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 YCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 249,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 249,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower universal joint onto rack worn (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 246,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 246,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 241,162 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded main cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside rear position lamp damaged

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 241,162 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded main cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside rear position lamp damaged

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 233,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2b)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 223,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 213,384 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 213,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 202,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 202,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 189,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 176,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 175,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 162,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 162,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,710 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 149,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,460 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 136,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 116,142 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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YB55 YCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB55 YCZ, 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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YB55 YCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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