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DF54 SWW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,636 mi
Last recorded263,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 263,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 252,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 233,421 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 206,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 206,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 190,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 190,317 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt T.R.E (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt T.R.E. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Windscreen cracked

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 183,793 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 174,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 161,140 miles

rear brakes binding sligthly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 149,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 149,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 140,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 130,313 miles

both steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2010 130,212 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end has slight play

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2009 121,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end has slight play

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,777 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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DF54 SWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF54 SWW, 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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DF54 SWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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