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DS54 NUV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

286,527 mi
Last recorded286,527 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 286,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2021 286,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/F braking before O/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 275,848 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 275,838 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 266,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 248,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 248,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 238,659 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 238,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 227,466 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 227,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 216,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 216,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 209,204 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 209,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 199,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 199,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 191,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 180,182 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 180,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 172,157 miles

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

centre handbrake cable corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 171,728 miles

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

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

centre handbrake cable corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2008 127,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 127,011 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

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 NUV 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 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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