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DV55 VYA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,097 mi
Last recorded119,097 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear springs have a different number of coils

Fail 25 Oct 2019 119,095 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear springs have a different number of coils

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 104,591 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,855 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 86,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

some inbalance in rear brakes, close to limit

Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,209 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

some inbalance in rear brakes, close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,517 miles

front disc rusty

play in rack

rear disc faces heavily rusted and pitted advise to get changed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,646 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,460 miles

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

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 VYA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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