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YF05 ZYV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,912 mi
Last recorded127,912 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ZYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,719 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,177 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2018 108,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH. unable to check if wipers are clearing (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,180 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 103,180 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,664 miles

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

engine stabaliser slightly weak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16/107/105t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,908 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,536 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from steering u/j

Fail 24 Oct 2013 85,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

slight noise from steering u/j

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,042 miles

N/S/F indecator lense damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/F indecator lense damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,338 miles

corrosion to handbrake cable

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,326 miles

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

corrosion to handbrake cable

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,248 miles

Air bag warning light staying on

Passengers side blade splitting slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2010 50,245 miles

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

Air bag warning light staying on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passengers side blade splitting slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,132 miles

3 tyres worn low

nail in off side front tyre

very slight play in off side steering joint

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,190 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YF05 ZYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF05 ZYV, 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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YF05 ZYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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