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YT05 NWE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,199 mi
Last recorded215,199 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 NWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 215,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 215,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity rear lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected uj sized (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 212,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 205,571 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 196,836 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 188,638 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 188,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 167,371 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 167,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 156,802 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose forward and then across van (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front jacking point corroded nearside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre side inner side wall has slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,123 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs worn

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,098 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 50,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,206 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,935 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,850 miles

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

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

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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YT05 NWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT05 NWE, 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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YT05 NWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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