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DV05 CUW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,626 mi
Last recorded201,626 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 201,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 188,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 188,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 166,037 miles

BRAKE DISCS BACKPLATES MISSING

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,306 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 161,298 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,495 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 121,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,774 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,273 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,552 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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DV05 CUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CUW, 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 CUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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