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EO54 DMV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

194,316 mi
Last recorded194,316 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 194,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 188,871 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 188,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 183,675 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 183,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 176,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 168,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 168,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 167,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 167,434 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable corroded/ incomplete. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Coolant bottle empty.

Coolant noticed around water pump area.

Diesel leak suspected in engine location.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear's worn bald on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 164,843 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 155,765 miles

TYRE CONDITION; worn low > offside rear & nearside front.

TYRE SIZES; different size fitted front & rear.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 155,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TYRE CONDITION; worn low > offside rear & nearside front.

TYRE SIZES; different size fitted front & rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 146,936 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2016 146,918 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jun 2015 136,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 127,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,402 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 107,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,469 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,357 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,856 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,423 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,422 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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EO54 DMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EO54 DMV, 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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EO54 DMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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