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DU55 GTY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 129,247 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,903 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear [Abs Pump To Brake Hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear [Abs Pump To Brake Hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 125,903 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear [Abs Pump To Brake Hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear [Abs Pump To Brake Hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,698 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,698 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front abs wire insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,634 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 100,634 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,022 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,649 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 66,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,816 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,011 miles

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

signs of play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,011 miles

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

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

signs of play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,018 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 GTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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