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DS05 BBN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,109 mi
Last recorded172,109 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 172,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 169,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 166,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 166,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 165,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,671 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2021 164,671 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2020 162,684 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,684 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,589 miles

Glow plug warning lamp on.

Offside front tyre worn on limit : - recommend new a.s.a.p.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 161,589 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Glow plug warning lamp on.

Offside front tyre worn on limit : - recommend new a.s.a.p.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,846 miles

Offside front tyre worn on limit : - recommend new.

Severe engine/gearbox oil leak : - recommend further investigation.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,750 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

severe crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,750 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

severe crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,947 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,725 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,725 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,655 miles

Chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,653 miles

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

Chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,054 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

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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DS05 BBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DS05 BBN, 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 DS05 BBN registered?

DS05 BBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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