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SC05 DNX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,143 mi
Last recorded123,143 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,848 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,851 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 105,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 96,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,318 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,485 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,498 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads low

Off-side front brake binding slightly

Off-side front headlamp unit insecure slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2009 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads low

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

Off-side front brake binding slightly

Off-side front headlamp unit insecure slightly

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

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 DNX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC05 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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