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DG55 UMU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,844 mi
Last recorded138,844 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 UMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 138,844 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody (jacking points) corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,708 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,057 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2023 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever arm (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section at lower rear of wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section at lower rear of wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point (holed)

Fail 25 Jan 2021 132,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point (holed)

Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,089 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,942 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,759 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cen tre brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,096 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,812 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG55 UMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG55 UMU, 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 DG55 UMU registered?

DG55 UMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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