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YC05 FAU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,850 mi
Last recorded111,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 FAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

heavy wear on front discs

o/s/f drop link boots perished

o/s/f top mount creaking and stiff on turns

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 19 Jul 2024 111,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

heavy wear on front discs

o/s/f drop link boots perished

o/s/f top mount creaking and stiff on turns

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,020 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 99,020 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 87,888 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 87,888 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 83,451 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,451 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,124 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,965 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,874 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,772 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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YC05 FAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YC05 FAU, 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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What year was YC05 FAU registered?

YC05 FAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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