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DN05 HFW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,348 mi
Last recorded182,348 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 HFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 182,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 171,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 163,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 160,038 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 153,379 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S DOOR TRIM IS MISSING

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 153,378 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S DOOR TRIM IS MISSING

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s door trim is missing

n/s side lamp is dull

screen is damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2015 142,634 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s door trim is missing

n/s side lamp is dull

screen is damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body trim is damaged

front brake discs are worn

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

o/s rear lamp lens cover is damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2014 120,346 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body trim is damaged

front brake discs are worn

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

o/s rear lamp lens cover is damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 110,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

horn note is poor

n/s side light is dull

o/s front brake is binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2013 110,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

horn note is poor

n/s side light is dull

o/s front brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 104,254 miles

play in n/s front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 29 May 2012 104,253 miles

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

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

cut offside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,061 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,335 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,335 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,011 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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DN05 HFW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN05 HFW, 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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DN05 HFW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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