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WP55 DNJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

223,307 mi
Last recorded223,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 DNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 223,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2025 221,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2024 208,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 206,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 206,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 203,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 203,840 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 198,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 198,058 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured bush outer sleeve corroded and split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2021 198,039 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Center belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm to chassis bush, outer sleeve corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outersill area damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 192,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 186,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Upper Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 170,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 170,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 158,503 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 140,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,500 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,471 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,551 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,495 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 51,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,950 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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WP55 DNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WP55 DNJ, 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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WP55 DNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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