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DY05 MXL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,416 mi
Last recorded161,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 161,416 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

slight play both inner rack ends and nsf outer

Fail 20 Dec 2023 161,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint not done up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

slight play both inner rack ends and nsf outer

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,787 miles

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

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

anti roll bar boot deteriorated

glow plug leads disconnected

nsf and osf jacking points corroded

nsr and osr lights slight interaction

number plate light output reduced

oil leak

osf seat belt webbing

osfi cv boot covered in oil

smell of diesel at front, may be under air filter box, unable to see

srs light doesnt illuminate

towbar starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2021 148,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,447 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 140,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,189 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 132,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 119,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 119,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.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)

Pass 20 May 2014 107,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 94,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,589 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 MXL 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 DY05 MXL, 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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What year was DY05 MXL registered?

DY05 MXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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