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DU05 ZUC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

180,714 mi
Last recorded180,714 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ZUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 180,714 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 180,714 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 176,303 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 176,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,570 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 157,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,366 miles

Chip to winscreen

N/S/R outer lamp casing damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2021 151,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Chip to winscreen

N/S/R outer lamp casing damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 139,439 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bend apparent (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component wet around pump area? (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bend apparent (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake binding almost to excess.

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component wet around pump area? (2.3.3b)

exhaust clamp loose after flex section.

frame work rear of nearside headlamp not fully secure?

pre-checks NO OIL on dipstick.....3 litres added

Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,427 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,224 miles

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,224 miles

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

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 124,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 119,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

removed obstacles from around drivers seat to aid adjustment?

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

removed obstacles from around drivers seat to aid adjustment?

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,325 miles

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

slight wear on all discs

Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight wear on all discs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,674 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2009 62,283 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 62,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,980 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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DU05 ZUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DU05 ZUC, 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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DU05 ZUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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