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FA05 NOF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / jacking mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 124,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,179 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 124,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top mount detached from vehicle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to the underbody

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to the underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 116,752 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,099 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,231 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,983 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure lose on column (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached earth strap (1.9.2b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached earth strap (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,264 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 73,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 73,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,421 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,681 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,573 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,010 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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FA05 NOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FA05 NOF, 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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FA05 NOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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