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DY05 GUW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,709 mi
Last recorded141,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 141,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,660 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,981 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 117,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,885 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 110,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 105,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,979 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,440 miles

front shocks damp

n/s/r tyre tread lifting and wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,440 miles

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

front shocks damp

n/s/r tyre tread lifting and wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,973 miles

front coil springs corroding

front tyres getting low and wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges and tread lifting

play in o/s of rack

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

e.m.l on

front coil springs corroding

front tyres getting low and wearing on both edges

n/s track rod end dust cover badly split

n/s washer jet partialy misaligned

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges and tread lifting

o/s/f abs sensor not in and damaged

play in o/s of rack

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,755 miles

high level stop light innop

n/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

o/s/f coil spring badly corroding

play in n/s steering arm boarderline

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

high level stop light innop

n/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

o/s/f coil spring badly corroding

play in n/s steering arm boarderline

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,051 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,973 miles

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2011 57,952 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,757 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 39,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,881 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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DY05 GUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY05 GUW, 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 GUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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