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DN05 XNZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,990 mi
Last recorded198,990 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 198,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 196,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 192,638 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Body component slightly loose both sides wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

no reverse lights

Fail 12 Apr 2024 192,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Body component slightly loose both sides wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 29 Mar 2018 187,396 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 187,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2016 171,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 171,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 165,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 165,856 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 157,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column upper section

Fail 1 Oct 2014 157,210 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column upper section

Pass 28 Sep 2013 146,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 146,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 137,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers will not stop wiping screen after first use of either washers of wipers they just keeps going till the ignition is turned off

Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,528 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 22 Sep 2010 112,254 miles

offside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 16 Sep 2010 112,244 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,786 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn close to limits

n/s rear tyre worn close to limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,787 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 XNZ 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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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