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DN05 RKJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,718 mi
Last recorded147,718 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 147,718 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 144,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 130,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 119,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,457 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,771 miles

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

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

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 RKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN05 RKJ, 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 DN05 RKJ registered?

DN05 RKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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