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DN55 AMU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,916 mi
Last recorded139,916 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 AMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,466 miles

Highline Brake Bulb Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,461 miles

Emissions not tested Oil Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Looks Like Turbo Return Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Highline Brake Bulb Not Working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,396 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,590 miles

Inner Rack Arms

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

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Inner Rack Arms

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

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,416 miles

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

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

corrosion both front brake discs

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion both front brake discs

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,506 miles

Condition & wear to rear brake discs

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

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

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 25 May 2013 90,213 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 90,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 May 2011 61,745 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside & nearside steering rack end slight free play in ball joint.

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 51,777 miles

offside front steering rack end ball socket slight free play

Fail 28 May 2010 51,777 miles

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

offside front steering rack end ball socket slight free play

Pass 16 May 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,710 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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DN55 AMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN55 AMU, 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 DN55 AMU registered?

DN55 AMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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