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YG05 EWY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

227,208 mi
Last recorded227,208 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 227,208 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides above axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 227,192 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 213,242 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 213,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 201,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch not working

Fail 4 Jul 2024 201,549 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 21 Jul 2023 191,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Secondary catch faulty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 191,838 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Secondary catch faulty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 177,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorating

front and rear number plates damage

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Jul 2022 177,932 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sill and jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorating

front and rear number plates damage

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Jul 2021 162,594 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

ns inner steering rack boot splitting

Fail 13 Jul 2021 162,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

ns inner steering rack boot splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2020 156,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 139,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 129,249 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 85,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 621,694 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,027 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 52,948 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 45,264 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,175 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 EWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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