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DU55 OLB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,271 mi
Last recorded153,271 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 153,271 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 14 May 2024 150,942 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs , inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit has damage to lens but is secure and working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 May 2024 150,942 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs , inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit has damage to lens but is secure and working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2023 146,727 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s front shock aborbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 146,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer light lens damaged with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s front shock aborbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is deformed and out of shape

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 141,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TYE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 137,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 131,326 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 131,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,301 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,994 miles

Both inner steering arms slight play

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 73,745 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 73,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,941 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,755 miles

Center brake light out

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Center brake light out

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,358 miles

nearside sill holed not near any prescribed areas

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,728 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 OLB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU55 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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