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DU55 OJW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

184,742 mi
Last recorded184,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 184,742 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point behind front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp & indicator interaction (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

slight diesel knock from engine, possible injector fault

Fail 19 Jun 2024 184,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and lower sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside odd to vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox and steering rack wet with fluid

parking brake just met minimum efficiency

surface corrosion prescribed areas and with hole close to prescribed area nearside front chassis box section

Pass 13 Jun 2023 180,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 179,996 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 176,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 176,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 176,068 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 176,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 175,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 164,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view main glass missing.Blind spot mirror intact (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 164,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view main glass missing.Blind spot mirror intact (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,490 miles

near side sliding door does not open

Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,490 miles

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

near side sliding door does not open

Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,962 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 136,962 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,660 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,379 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)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,304 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 79,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s & o/s steering rack inner ball joints have play in them

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,393 miles

both n/s & o/s steering rack inner ball joints have play in them

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,401 miles

chip in windscreen zone a less than 10mm at test

play/wear in steering rack

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 OJW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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