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DY05 EYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,540 mi
Last recorded213,540 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 213,540 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 213,540 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 213,050 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both side front inside brake discs rusty

drivers seat in poor condition

plastic undertray shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 200,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 172,896 miles

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

windscreen badly damaged but not in veiw

Pass 4 Oct 2013 161,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 152,631 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 139,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

offside front indicator lense damaged.

tracking out of adjustment.

windscreen damaged.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 139,599 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

offside front indicator lense damaged.

tracking out of adjustment.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,357 miles

slight accident damage to offside front bumper

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 13 Jun 2009 97,867 miles

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

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

offside mirror cracked but still able to see rear

slight accident damage to offside front bumper

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,709 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 73,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel has kerb damage

windscreen cracked but not in zone A or B

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 EYW 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 DY05 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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