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EA05 DPY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp has sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,882 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 92,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,586 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,159 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,671 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,655 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside front tyre cuts to tread area

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage and cuts to tread area

Offside rear tyrte cuts to tread area

Slight play in steering rack on both sides

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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EA05 DPY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA05 DPY, 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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EA05 DPY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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