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VK55 DYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,939 mi
Last recorded188,939 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 188,939 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 188,939 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 177,440 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 174,310 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 172,720 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 169,640 miles

oil leak

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 169,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre cut and exposing chords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2017 164,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side 195/65 R 16 C rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 141,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 141,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2014 139,808 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2014 139,802 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,365 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 134,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,233 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,850 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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VK55 DYW 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 66.7%.

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 VK55 DYW, 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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VK55 DYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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