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EU55 NZX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

250,027 mi
Last recorded250,027 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 250,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 225,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 225,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 198,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and also corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 195,774 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 186,622 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 186,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 172,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joints

stone chip in windscreen

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2015 172,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joints

stone chip in windscreen

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2015 172,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal antislip wearing

Chip in screen

Front plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside washerjet not working

Offside steering rack gaitor needs a clip soon

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,872 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back rest requires attention soon

nearside inner door handle damaged but still functioning as intended

Fail 5 Aug 2014 157,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 136,513 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 121,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,448 miles

crack in windscreen out of swept area.

high level brake light inop.

n/s washer jet blocked.

play in n/s front track rod end.

rear brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 108,448 miles

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

crack in windscreen out of swept area.

high level brake light inop.

n/s washer jet blocked.

play in n/s front track rod end.

rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,346 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2009 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,353 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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