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DY55 MHX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 101,169 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 98,891 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,947 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 93,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,186 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,055 miles

Both front strut top mount noisy

Nearside sill damange

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,055 miles

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

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

Both front strut top mount noisy

Nearside sill damange

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,085 miles

n/s/f inner track arm slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner track arm slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,036 miles

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

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

headlights adjusted in car

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

headlights adjusted in car

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,636 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,537 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,303 miles

front brake discs worn

wide angle lens missing from near side door mirror

Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,303 miles

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

both inner track rod joints have excessive amount of play

front brake discs worn

wide angle lens missing from near side door mirror

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,677 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,683 miles

all brake pads look low

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,018 miles

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

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

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 MHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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