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DY55 XNJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,405 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished but not exposing cords

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking between treads)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,148 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking between treads)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,092 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,495 miles

2940 kg

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,494 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

2940 kg

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,556 miles

2940kg

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,901 miles

2940kg

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,728 miles

Offside Rear 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 XNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNJ, 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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What year was DY55 XNJ registered?

DY55 XNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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