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SC05 DPK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear body to axle flexi pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front cv boot silicone over exterior

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both front subframe tie bars/bracing bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre read area light perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded & breaking up

offside door step corroded & holed

Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength offside front strut turret corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear body to axle flexi pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both front subframe tie bars/bracing bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre read area light perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded & breaking up

offside door step corroded & holed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,831 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer cv boot split/pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both sides front subframe, rear stabilizer / tie bars heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 101,831 miles

Fuel tank insecure front fuel tank strap corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure rear fuel tank strap corroded & split (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer cv boot split/pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both sides front subframe, rear stabilizer / tie bars heavily corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 101,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper park lever seized on (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front sub frame surface corroded

main brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,713 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,235 miles

1 fuel tank strap missing, tank still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,232 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 fuel tank strap missing, tank still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front step corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both outer sills damaged at front

oil contamination on steering rack

power steering noisey on full lock

Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,932 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside handbrake cable rubbing on tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both outer sills damaged at front

oil contamination on steering rack

power steering noisey on full lock

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,754 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

injector leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,186 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,861 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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SC05 DPK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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