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DY55 FZN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,800 miles

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

engine management light on

osf mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Aug 2016 149,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

nail in osr tyre

oil leaks

os mirror slight damage

Fail 3 Aug 2016 149,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nail in osr tyre

oil leaks

os mirror slight damage

Fail 20 Jul 2015 139,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

nsf suspension arm bushes deteriating

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

nsf suspension arm bushes deteriating

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 125,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,277 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,166 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,286 miles

both front and both rear discs corroded on inner surface not affecting brake performance

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,555 miles

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

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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DY55 FZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY55 FZN, 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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DY55 FZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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