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DY55 SZF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,837 mi
Last recorded190,837 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 190,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 190,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Seat (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 186,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 166,920 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both front wipers slight smear

Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,442 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 156,253 miles

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

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

inner rack ends has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2017 156,253 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner rack ends has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 150,505 miles

Glow plug light on

Inner rack ends has slight play

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 150,499 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Glow plug light on

Inner rack ends has slight play

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 137,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 137,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 128,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,573 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 116,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2010 102,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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