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DF55 LGA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,275 mi
Last recorded200,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 200,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 197,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 197,228 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 195,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 193,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 192,294 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 192,285 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both ( high level working } (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 190,558 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 189,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 184,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 178,185 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 178,183 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 170,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 170,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 164,205 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 163,945 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 158,130 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner tyre wall worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,130 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner tyre wall worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 150,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 150,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 134,010 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,416 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 103,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 103,342 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,484 miles

Slight play in Nearside Track rod inside steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,484 miles

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

Slight play in Nearside Track rod inside steering rack

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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DF55 LGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF55 LGA, 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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DF55 LGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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