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RV05 DLZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,516 mi
Last recorded107,516 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 DLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 107,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 107,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 106,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,912 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 105,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,276 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 105,276 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,078 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,320 miles

Left washer jet not working.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,301 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,004 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,004 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 63,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 58,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,724 miles

clutch pedal rubber cover missing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber cover missing

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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RV05 DLZ 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 RV05 DLZ, 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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RV05 DLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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