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DN54 TSV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 TSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 157,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 157,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 145,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,122 miles

n/s front headlamp lower bracket damaged

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 130,687 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front headlamp lower bracket damaged

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 113,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 113,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 107,288 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,937 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 95,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,488 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

nearside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

offside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,430 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on the edges

nearside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

offside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 21 Jun 2010 85,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 173,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 173,783 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 148,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 14 Jan 2009 148,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 10 Jan 2008 114,247 miles

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,247 miles

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGE

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 TSV 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 54.2%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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