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YC05 XEK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,324 mi
Last recorded94,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,324 miles

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

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

Rear axle/ underbody corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 75,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn NSF & OSF =2=BOTH DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF & OSF OUTRIGGERS=2=BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure STRAP SNAPPED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged WIRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

((1,71)) MISSFIRE??..195/65/16 X 4,,

17 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 74,386 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,828 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 50,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 50,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 46,120 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 May 2015 42,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,529 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,459 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 30,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,613 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 22,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 18,340 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 14,315 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 XEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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