2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · BF05 RYM
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 165,328 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 RYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 165,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 RYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (BF05 RYM) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring top (5.3.3 (b) (i)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring top (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BF05 RYM Mileage History
- 28/09/2023153,489 mi
- 23/09/2024159,438 mi+5,949 mi
- 23/09/2024159,438 mi
- 23/09/2025165,323 mi+5,885 mi
- 06/10/2025165,328 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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