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DC05 BUO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,947 mi
Last recorded197,947 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 197,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 197,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 182,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 182,228 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 168,362 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 168,362 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 161,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 152,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,214 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,022 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 135,021 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,935 miles

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

free play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2010 129,933 miles

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

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

free play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,219 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight 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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DC05 BUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DC05 BUO, 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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What year was DC05 BUO registered?

DC05 BUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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