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DV05 BFY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,209 mi
Last recorded138,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 138,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 125,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/inner end joint worn

Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/inner end joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,631 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play n/s/f steering tie bar

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

slight play n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,945 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 103,945 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,598 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

slight platy n/s/f and o/s/f steering tie bars

Fail 11 Nov 2015 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in trread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering tie bars

Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in trread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering tie bars

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 74,652 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s washer jet inoperative

slight exhaust blow ot front

Fail 10 May 2010 74,652 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

n/s washer jet inoperative

slight exhaust blow ot front

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,506 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,346 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 42,345 miles

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

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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DV05 BFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV05 BFY, 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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DV05 BFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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