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SC05 DNE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

169,302 mi
Last recorded169,302 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 DNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 169,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 169,258 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers parking across windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster has slight damage

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 158,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,095 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,726 miles

OFF SIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED.

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 138,725 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT RETAINED.

OFF SIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED.

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,423 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

WIPER PARK NOT WORKING.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,422 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

WIPER PARK NOT WORKING.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 124,056 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,891 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 94,176 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 94,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

NEAR SIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE NOT SECURED.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL LOW.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,552 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,552 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,898 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,898 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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SC05 DNE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SC05 DNE, 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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SC05 DNE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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