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DY55 SYU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 130,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Very slight movement in o/s/f headlight.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 130,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Very slight movement in o/s/f headlight.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 115,084 miles

Lip of corrosion starting to form on both rear brake discs

Offside front fog lamp lense cracked

Offside front wiper blade split at tips but still clearing windscreen

Only 1 nozzle working in nearside front washer jet but still providing enough fluid to clear the windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 115,084 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Lip of corrosion starting to form on both rear brake discs

Offside front fog lamp lense cracked

Offside front wiper blade split at tips but still clearing windscreen

Only 1 nozzle working in nearside front washer jet but still providing enough fluid to clear the windscreen

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 106,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,730 miles

Both front indicator lenses cracked but not showing any white light

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

Nearside front wiper blade split at tips but still clearing screen

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate but can still be read clearly

Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front indicator lenses cracked but not showing any white light

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

Nearside front wiper blade split at tips but still clearing screen

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate but can still be read clearly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,327 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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DY55 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DY55 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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