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EU55 NUX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 NUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 159,303 miles

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

Floors chassis, under wheel arches full of undeseal

Front steering rack slight play in ends

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front box section off chassis holed and corroded tot in testable area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front box section off chassis holed and corroded not in testable area

Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis box section corroded not within 30cm

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front chassis box section corroded not within 30cm

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight ticking from injectors area advise check

Pass 5 Jan 2024 147,018 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just in on play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 147,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just in on play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 143,411 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,450 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,698 miles

slight play in nsf droplink

Fail 19 Nov 2019 130,698 miles

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

slight play in nsf droplink

Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,083 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,000 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 112,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,050 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,828 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,632 miles

all brake discs weathered

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,735 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,291 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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EU55 NUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EU55 NUX, 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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EU55 NUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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