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DV55 EWD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,798 mi
Last recorded154,798 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,798 miles

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

Lower Engine support mount worn

Nearside Front Outer Rigger corroded/Holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount bush worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake signs of excessive heat

Nearside Washer Jet blocked (screen still provided with efficient water to clear screen)

Nearside Wiper blade poor fitment

Offside Front Outer Rigger corroded/Holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount bush worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre plus small cut in tread ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power Steering pump area plus PAS pipe slightly chaffed (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 154,443 miles

Front N/s & O/s outer riggers structure corroded holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Lower engine support mount worn

Lower power steering pipe slightly chaffed

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake signs of getting hot

Nearside washer jet blocked o/s providing screen

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

lower steering uj bearing slightly worn (no play at time of test)

Fail 5 Jun 2024 154,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking exhaust fumes directly under air intake for cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor damaged and insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front N/s & O/s outer riggers structure corroded holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Lower engine support mount worn

Lower power steering pipe slightly chaffed

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake signs of getting hot

Nearside washer jet blocked o/s providing screen

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

lower steering uj bearing slightly worn (no play at time of test)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 153,223 miles

Front Upper both top mount bushes worn

Inner N/s and O/s sill to floor corroded (holed) outside 30cm

Lower steering uj joint bearings looks worn no play at time of test

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

injector very slight chuffing

lower engine support mount bush worn

secondary bonnet catch stiff

signs of old diesel leak around tank area

spare wheel defective

Fail 21 Jun 2023 153,223 miles

Front Upper both top mount bushes worn

Inner N/s and O/s sill to floor corroded (holed) outside 30cm

Lower steering uj joint bearings looks worn no play at time of test

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

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

injector very slight chuffing

lower engine support mount bush worn

secondary bonnet catch stiff

signs of old diesel leak around tank area

spare wheel defective

Pass 30 May 2022 151,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Injector very slight chuff when cold

Inner N/s and O/s sill to floor corroded (holed) outside 30cm

Lower Engine support bush worn

Nearside Front Upper top mount bush worn

Offside Front Upper top mount bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

signs of diesel seep around fuel tank area (no leak at time of test)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 149,682 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Injector slight chuff when cold (possible slight fumes)

Lower Engine support bush worn

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded

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

Signs of diesel seepage around fuel tank area possible breather split (not leaking at time of test)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 149,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Injector slight chuff when cold (possible slight fumes)

Lower Engine support bush worn

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded

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

Signs of diesel seepage around fuel tank area possible breather split (not leaking at time of test)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 143,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,391 miles

injector blow

Fail 18 Jun 2019 137,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

injector blow

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,173 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front & rear coil springs

Fail 11 Jun 2018 135,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front & rear coil springs

Pass 22 May 2017 133,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,840 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 131,836 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,561 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare wheel carrier advise bolts very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,279 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2013 124,268 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 118,664 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,865 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,993 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,993 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2009 83,320 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2009 83,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,388 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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DV55 EWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWD, 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 EWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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