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YH05 OHA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,338 mi
Last recorded144,338 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 144,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 144,336 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 141,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 136,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 135,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 133,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,658 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 132,658 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,797 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 127,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,057 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,197 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 58,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear 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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YH05 OHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHA, 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 OHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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