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DE05 EYJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,709 mi
Last recorded147,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 147,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 147,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose exposed to excessive heat insecure (3.6.B.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,405 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fault on wipers.

Pass 7 May 2013 110,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 110,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

damage too n/s front body

steering lock not working

Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

centre stop light not working

damage too n/s front body

steering lock not working

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,377 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,376 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DE05 EYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DE05 EYJ, 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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DE05 EYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 EYJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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