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YG05 EVU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 142,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked between tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 142,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked between tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 137,140 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 137,140 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,053 miles

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

damage to n/s/r light unit

Fail 23 Mar 2020 133,053 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r light unit

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,592 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 127,592 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,243 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,491 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 117,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamps unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamps unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,958 miles

Slight play in both ends of rack

Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in both ends of rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 99,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,221 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,221 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s rear disc slight rust.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,752 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,341 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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YG05 EVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG05 EVU, 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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YG05 EVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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