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DG05 TEV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,317 miles

Slight dampness around radiator

Slight oil leak under engine compartment

Pass 23 May 2018 113,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust/corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 103,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 103,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,837 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,472 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,472 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,158 miles

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,270 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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DG05 TEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 TEV, 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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DG05 TEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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