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DS05 JKU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,722 mi
Last recorded159,722 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 159,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 155,239 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 149,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front nearside and offside out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 145,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,304 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,542 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 94,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in near side and off side steering of rack

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 JKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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