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DV55 RVY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,242 mi
Last recorded182,242 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 182,242 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 182,241 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 170,290 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 170,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 168,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top Mount - Slight Play

Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,710 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 142,710 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 132,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,909 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Engine cover fitted

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,721 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,206 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn on the edge

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 109,206 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn on the edge

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,164 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,010 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 RVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DV55 RVY, 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 RVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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