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YC05 UHX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

202,444 mi
Last recorded202,444 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 202,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased on rear axle, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 202,444 miles

Central Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 201,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty througfh lack of use, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear greased, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 201,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty througfh lack of use, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear greased, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 201,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH front top mount rubbers have some lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 201,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH front top mount rubbers have some lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 200,894 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 200,894 miles

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

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

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire both tank straps excess corrosion, (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2022 198,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 186,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 186,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 177,040 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 177,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 164,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 152,130 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floor outriggers

slight cut n/s front tyre on sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,793 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floor outriggers

slight cut n/s front tyre on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2016 131,228 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack has play to inner joints

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,107 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 102,982 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 90,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,334 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,334 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,685 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,392 miles

Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In Both Ends Of Steering Rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,998 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 34,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YC05 UHX, 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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YC05 UHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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