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DY05 PLV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,978 mi
Last recorded72,978 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,978 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,809 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing and no bsau (0.1 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,085 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 60,079 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.07 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,429 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 50,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,945 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,327 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,654 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 PLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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