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DY05 NPG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,878 mi
Last recorded244,878 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 244,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 244,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower inner slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear spring upper mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bush housings severely deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 244,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively damaged split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower inner slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable damaged, chafed, insecure & rubbing tyre inner sidewall (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met, may require adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear spring upper mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bush housings severely deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 237,354 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front strut top mounts/bushes worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp lens damaged/broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush housing deteriorated/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak but not exceeding test limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear spring upper mounts corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 237,330 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front strut top mounts/bushes worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp lens damaged/broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush housing deteriorated/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak but not exceeding test limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear spring upper mounts corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 232,737 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly play detected in nearside & offside front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat back rest slightly loose but is secure in upright position

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush housing very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 232,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly play detected in nearside & offside front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat back rest slightly loose but is secure in upright position

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush housing very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 227,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear slight play detected in trailing arm bushes, offside rear trailing arm bush also deteriorated (steel part of bush very corroded/breaking up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 227,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear slight play detected in trailing arm bushes, offside rear trailing arm bush also deteriorated (steel part of bush very corroded/breaking up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 221,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle at bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 220,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side slow to read (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle at bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due to door not opening

Pass 26 Jan 2021 213,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 213,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 204,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise windscreen

o/s/f lower wishbone deformed

Fail 8 Jul 2019 204,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise windscreen

o/s/f lower wishbone deformed

Pass 3 Jul 2018 201,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 201,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 194,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 185,516 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 185,201 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 175,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 175,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 166,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 166,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 155,014 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 143,339 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2012 143,255 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

securing clips missing on os & ns cv gaiters but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,935 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 131,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 118,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,705 miles

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

n/s plastic trim missing (no sharp edge)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,698 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s plastic trim missing (no sharp edge)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light is on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,459 miles

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

air bag light is on

Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,083 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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