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C8 DBA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 155,607 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage

Nearside slight damage to panel & trims missing from panel & side door

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2026 155,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also shocker damp (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high inner reflector loose & not connected to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage

Nearside slight damage to panel & trims missing from panel & side door

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2025 147,337 miles

BOTH front coil springs corroding

BOTH front suspension turrets corroding on inside

Nearside Front STEERING RACK/GAITER DAMP!!!

Nearside Rear brake hose incorrectly routed

Nearside outer sill slight damage

Offside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating close to excess

Fail 27 Dec 2024 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

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

BOTH front coil springs corroding

BOTH front suspension turrets corroding on inside

Nearside Front STEERING RACK/GAITER DAMP!!!

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Rear brake hose incorrectly routed

Nearside outer sill slight damage

Offside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating close to excess

Pass 2 Jan 2024 141,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 137,765 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Sliding door fails to open from outside

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,848 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 122,705 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 93,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 81,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2016 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,060 miles

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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C8 DBA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C8 DBA, 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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C8 DBA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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