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YL05 LZW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,785 mi
Last recorded198,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 198,785 miles

both front shocker weaping fluid

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 185,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n.s.r wheel binding slightly

o.s.r shocker weaping fluid

Pass 23 Jun 2015 169,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine manegment light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 169,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine manegment light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 160,822 miles

play in offside rack arm inner joint

Fail 4 Mar 2014 160,819 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded on inner faces

play in offside rack arm inner joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 153,681 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 153,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 142,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 142,024 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 127,070 miles

Advise front pads wearing low

Advise movement felt in nearside front steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2008 108,270 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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YL05 LZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL05 LZW, 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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What year was YL05 LZW registered?

YL05 LZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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