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VK55 DZT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,970 mi
Last recorded128,970 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,970 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 126,961 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to track rod end osf (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area both ns and os (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 124,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack arm gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,988 miles

movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

free play in steering rack

nearside wiper worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

free play in steering rack

nearside wiper worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,385 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,385 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,393 miles

n/s o/s front brake pads only just legal at time of test strongly suggest change now

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 DZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DZT, 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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What year was VK55 DZT registered?

VK55 DZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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