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YS05 ZDY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

240,127 mi
Last recorded240,127 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 240,127 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 237,742 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 237,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 234,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 233,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 232,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 229,921 miles

Small chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 19 Jul 2017 229,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 21 Jul 2016 227,004 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 223,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 219,392 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 219,391 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 197,156 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 197,156 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 170,968 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 170,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,199 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 96,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a puncture and cuts in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,889 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 68,889 miles

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

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

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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YS05 ZDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS05 ZDY, 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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YS05 ZDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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