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DV05 CVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,674 mi
Last recorded138,674 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 138,674 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 138,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 138,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 138,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted wrong way round (inside/outside) (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing Reflectors have been replaced with LED lights activated by brake pedel (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front sidelights have blue effect (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres fitted (car tyres ) not suitable for van re load ratings van gross weight 2700kg tyres fitted max load 1356kg)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 138,585 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 133,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,488 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 94,467 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 94,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,369 miles

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 2 Aug 2012 84,369 miles

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

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

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 1 Jun 2011 76,546 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,662 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DV05 CVM, 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 CVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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