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DX55 WDZ

2005 Opel Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Opel Vivaro114,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 WDZ
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 120,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 120,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 113,289 miles

vehicle has been subject to a major repair

Fail 16 Nov 2018 113,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle has been subject to a major repair

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,996 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear of vehicle has been subject to a major repair

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,995 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

rear of vehicle has been subject to a major repair

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,140 miles

evidence nearside rear of van has has a major repair

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK INNER JOINT WORN (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

evidence nearside rear of van has has a major repair

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately offside rear floor pan along chassis rail has had welding from the offside rear corner to the centre of van then across the nearside and the inside of the vehicle welds also along roof (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,279 miles

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

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

underside of vehicle has had a large section of floor replaced

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,062 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,366 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split on ends

Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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DX55 WDZ is a 2005 Opel Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,218 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 WDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX55 WDZ registered?

DX55 WDZ is a 2005 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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