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YX55 YDW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,855 mi
Last recorded209,855 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 209,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 208,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 181,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 181,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 165,043 miles

Lower efficiency on offside rear parking brake.

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,458 miles

Drivers seat worn.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 158,458 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat worn.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tank belly straps broken

Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear part main (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2019 145,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear part main (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox noisey

Pass 30 May 2018 139,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 131,623 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,113 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 126,112 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 109,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,354 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake disc's have standing rust of surface's

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,298 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY

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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YX55 YDW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX55 YDW, 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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YX55 YDW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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