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YE05 XPB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 XPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 153,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo/egr pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ns and os (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 152,900 miles

rear underside covered in wax-oil

Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,384 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,955 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,307 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 56,171 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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YE05 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE05 XPB, 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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YE05 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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