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DN54 ABO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,308 mi
Last recorded124,308 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ABO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,308 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 124,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 122,367 miles

Nearside Front outer rigger tusty

Pass 30 Mar 2024 120,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 117,734 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 117,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 115,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,035 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/Gearbox stabilizer link (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/Gearbox stabilizer link (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,098 miles

cant inspect nearside front seat belt as child seat fitted

engine oil leaks apparent

offside rear tyre outer shoulder becoming perished

slight weep on the power steering pump

wear evident in the offside front inner tie-rod

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cant inspect nearside front seat belt as child seat fitted

engine oil leaks apparent

offside rear tyre outer shoulder becoming perished

slight weep on the power steering pump

wear evident in the offside front inner tie-rod

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,919 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 19 May 2016 88,789 miles

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 14 May 2016 88,789 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 3x 205/65/16c 1x195/65/16c] (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven [not excessive]

front brake pads wearing low + corrosion on discs

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 22 May 2015 87,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,550 miles

near side rear pads getting low

oilleaks on engine

Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,550 miles

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

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

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

near side rear pads getting low

oilleaks on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,471 miles

INJECTOR SEALS CHUFFING

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011

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

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

INJECTOR SEALS CHUFFING

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,422 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,422 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,157 miles

Oil leak

damage to sidewall of both front tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,150 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

damage to sidewall of both front tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,186 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,108 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DN54 ABO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DN54 ABO, 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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DN54 ABO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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