CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM05 KNB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 KNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,464 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 99,464 miles

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 89,705 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 86,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 83,273 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 83,273 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 67,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear screw in tread

Fail 24 May 2017 67,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear screw in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,832 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,481 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 46,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,357 miles

n/s/front steeing rack end joint slight free play

Pass 27 May 2010 30,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,181 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM05 KNB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YM05 KNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YM05 KNB?

You can check the full history of YM05 KNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM05 KNB registered?

YM05 KNB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is YM05 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 KNB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM05 KNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM05 KNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.