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DY55 XNZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,835 mi
Last recorded183,835 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 183,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 183,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 179,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 179,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 174,101 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 174,101 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 168,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 168,371 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 162,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 156,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 156,819 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 152,217 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 152,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 148,005 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 148,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 142,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 132,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 132,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,468 miles

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 XNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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