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YH05 NFF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

213,997 mi
Last recorded213,997 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 NFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 213,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear hub assembly area damp with fluid

Pass 7 May 2025 201,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 196,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 196,481 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 191,440 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 191,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 185,690 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn.195/65/16/c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lower light unit outer cover broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked and perished,edges wearing bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing bald,nearly to inner reinforcement. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 185,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn.195/65/16/c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lower light unit outer cover broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked and perished,edges wearing bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing bald,nearly to inner reinforcement. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 179,974 miles

NSF washer not working but enough fluid to clear screen.

NSR light unit damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks at nearside of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 179,974 miles

NSF washer not working but enough fluid to clear screen.

NSR light unit damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks at nearside of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not affecting output of light.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Minor damage. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 159,501 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low/bald on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2017 159,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low/bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracking up

play in n/s tiebar.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 146,833 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 141,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 141,291 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 141,167 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,247 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 123,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,825 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,188 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 77,532 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 77,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YH05 NFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YH05 NFF, 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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YH05 NFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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