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DV05 SYU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer lens cover damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,052 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 138,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021
Fail 6 Sep 2021

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer back light unit damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 9 Aug 2019 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer back light unit damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,734 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,022 miles

Dipswitch becoming loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,719 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge bald.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,554 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,773 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 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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