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DV55 EAA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,498 mi
Last recorded140,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 140,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 139,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 139,475 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,898 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 138,898 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,283 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 137,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,137 miles

centre stop lamp not working

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 136,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 134,641 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated and pin hole

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tape on offside rear lamp

Under covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,815 miles

Movement in steering rack

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

Pin hole in near side front outer c.v gaiter

Rear shocks corroded

Slight movement in offside track rod end

Under trays fitted

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2014 128,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,719 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 122,699 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,741 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play n/s steering rack track rod

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

o/s rack boot damp...

Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rack boot damp...

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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DV55 EAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DV55 EAA, 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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DV55 EAA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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