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FA05 NRN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,990 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe

pulsing n/s/r lights

rear valance corroded away

slight play n/s/r wheel

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer rigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer rigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r metal brake pipe

pulsing n/s/r lights

rear valance corroded away

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,525 miles

rear number plate

n/s/f indicator colour

o/s image otl

play in both inner steering joints

Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,525 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads otl

n/s/f indicator colour

o/s image otl

play in both inner steering joints

rear number plate

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,810 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V boot small leak but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 Jan 2020 114,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer C.V boot small leak but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,868 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2012 70,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,327 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 NRN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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