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PL05 DXC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 DXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 126,358 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 119,589 miles

Oil leak

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2014 113,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,969 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,731 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake cable slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,731 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake cable slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 90,477 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,056 miles

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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PL05 DXC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 DXC, 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 PL05 DXC registered?

PL05 DXC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is PL05 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 DXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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