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YC55 BYX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,419 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 97,419 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,228 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

engine smokey on idle

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,888 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges-require replacing

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,674 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,671 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f tyre low tread/ front discs corroded thin

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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YC55 BYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YC55 BYX, 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 YC55 BYX registered?

YC55 BYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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