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DY55 WDE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

199,911 mi
Last recorded199,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 199,911 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear strongly advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

oil leak not to excess

Pass 9 Feb 2024 197,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 197,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 193,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 179,383 miles

door open light on dash

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s seat base very worn

Fail 29 Oct 2020 179,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s seat base very worn

door open light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2019 161,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front links/carrier bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 161,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front links/carrier bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,625 miles

o/s seat base very worn

o/s seat belt slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,624 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear caliper worn

o/s seat base very worn

o/s seat belt slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,136 miles

o/s seat base damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2017 137,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s seat base damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,918 miles

keep check on front tyre depths

n/s wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,939 miles

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

hazard switch cover broken

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,939 miles

hazard switch cover broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,768 miles

rear brake pads worn approx 3/4mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,757 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,757 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,319 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 WDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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