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DS54 NRU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 NRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 136,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,927 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,388 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,793 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,929 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,055 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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DS54 NRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DS54 NRU, 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 DS54 NRU registered?

DS54 NRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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The MOT history for DS54 NRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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