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DY54 AEC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

295,382 mi
Last recorded295,382 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 AEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 295,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear 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))

power steering slightly rough steering not affected.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 295,366 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 295,363 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 288,703 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 288,703 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 287,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 284,803 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f 7 n/s/f tyre treads have worn slightly low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 280,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 266,132 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 242,399 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 216,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 215,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 204,247 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 180,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 180,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 146,368 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 146,368 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 112,291 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DY54 AEC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY54 AEC, 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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DY54 AEC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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