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YK05 SKO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,001 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 113,643 miles

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

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

drivers front jacking point heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides minor rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 109,029 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both sides rubbing drive shafts need fixing to brake pipe holders (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides minor rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,001 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 102,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 97,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2022 97,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,216 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 91,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 84,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 84,969 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 79,255 miles

minor steering rack leak

nearside front lower ball joint has minor play

front and rear brake discs in very rusty condition

Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,424 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,383 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 68,187 miles

front and rear discs are very rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 62,059 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 24 May 2016 62,059 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,690 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,106 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

qsome play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 37,600 miles

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

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)

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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YK05 SKO 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 YK05 SKO, 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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YK05 SKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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