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DS05 JKF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,062 mi
Last recorded156,062 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 156,062 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 156,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 148,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 140,210 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,914 miles

Central Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,268 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak n/s/f strut

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak n/s/f strut

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,664 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,525 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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DS05 JKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JKF, 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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DS05 JKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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