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DU55 AEL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

164,607 mi
Last recorded164,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f+ o/s/r + n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f + n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers body corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 162,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jack point. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 160,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 157,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 157,721 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 151,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 148,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 146,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,773 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 137,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,823 miles

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 133,823 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level light (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp loose (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept scratch across screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure damaged blade (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2014 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,503 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 75,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 68,792 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 60,491 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 48,618 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,617 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 36,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,700 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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DU55 AEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DU55 AEL, 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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DU55 AEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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