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DV05 SVX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,599 mi
Last recorded109,599 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 109,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,420 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

side windows tinted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 103,117 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

side windows tinted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,937 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,325 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,325 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb - Type 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,965 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,965 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 53,080 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 50,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,878 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,182 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 SVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SVX, 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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What year was DV05 SVX registered?

DV05 SVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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