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DU55 XYS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,269 mi
Last recorded165,269 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 165,269 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 165,269 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 151,268 miles

Front Lower ball joints slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 147,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 141,155 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 132,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 121,947 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,917 miles

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

brake pedal travel

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outewr egde

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,917 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal travel

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outewr egde

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 90,411 miles

offside rear tyre cut to side wall

Fail 29 Nov 2009 90,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre cut to side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,859 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 78,859 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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