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DY05 EKO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 129,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner track controll arm [ slight play ]

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front jacking point corosion [ not exsesive ]

Offside Front under tray insicure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 104,446 miles

Brake cable damaged broken from front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 98,716 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 98,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 93,385 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2020 89,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 86,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,219 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,387 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 75,196 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 72,153 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 68,116 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 68,116 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2013 64,041 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,739 miles

Air bag light active.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light active.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,246 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,210 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,956 miles

AIR BAG AND ENGIN LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,954 miles

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

AIR BAG AND ENGIN LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY05 EKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DY05 EKO, 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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DY05 EKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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