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YG05 GBF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,388 mi
Last recorded15,388 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 13,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 10,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 10,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 8,799 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 8,790 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,814 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Feb 2015 6,814 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 4,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 1,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,059 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 195,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 158,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 158,200 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,063 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 25 Mar 2009 118,053 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 28 Mar 2008 100,664 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,664 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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