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YR55 FYS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,652 mi
Last recorded195,652 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 195,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 192,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 187,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 175,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 170,756 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack and subframe wet with oil not sure if engine oil or power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Offside Front windscreen chipped outside wiper sweep

Offside Rear fog lamp loose and lense cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 170,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Steering column attachment defective column slides in and out not locking into position (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack and subframe wet with oil not sure if engine oil or power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front windscreen chipped outside wiper sweep

Offside Rear fog lamp loose and lense cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light dim

hazard switch intermittant inop sticking

Pass 23 Jan 2018 168,958 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 160,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,816 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 153,816 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,641 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 146,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 143,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

oil level low

Pass 10 Apr 2010 115,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front dteering rack slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2010 115,507 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front dteering rack slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,362 miles

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

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

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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YR55 FYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR55 FYS, 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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YR55 FYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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