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DA54 KWU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,699 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split but still clears the screen

EML lamp illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

centre brake light not working suspect disconnected

o/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2013 128,570 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades slightly split but still clears the screen

EML lamp illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

centre brake light not working suspect disconnected

o/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2012 120,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 120,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 108,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,503 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 92,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 79,714 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,647 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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DA54 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA54 KWU, 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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DA54 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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