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DU55 SKF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

164,139 mi
Last recorded164,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 164,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 163,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 163,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC FACES CORRODDED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Door open warning light illuminated

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

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

Parking brake only just meets requirements

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 163,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC FACES CORRODDED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 162,297 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 162,294 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 160,083 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 160,083 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 157,889 miles

Both Front brake disc inner faces corroded/rough

Bulb mask in O/S headlamp bent

High level brake light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2017 157,889 miles

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

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

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

Both Front brake disc inner faces corroded/rough

Bulb mask in O/S headlamp bent

High level brake light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2016 156,714 miles

Bulb mask bent in O/S headlamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some sidewall damage -- 2mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front some wear/rattle at n/s/front anti roll bar link -- not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat Spot on tread --- 1.8mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp inoperative

some deterioration at inner surface at both front brake discs --- not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,714 miles

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

Bulb mask bent in O/S headlamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some sidewall damage -- 2mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front some wear/rattle at n/s/front anti roll bar link -- not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat Spot on tread --- 1.8mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner tread rod ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

high level stop lamp inoperative

some deterioration at inner surface at both front brake discs --- not excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play has slight noise (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak -- not yet excessive

o/s wiper blade poor

some wear at both front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play has slight noise (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak -- not yet excessive

o/s wiper blade poor

some wear at both front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,144 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,144 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,735 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light inop

fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2013 97,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light inop

fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,823 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,816 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,590 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 SKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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