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FA05 NRO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,394 mi
Last recorded154,394 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,394 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 154,394 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,333 miles

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 151,333 miles

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 147,555 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 147,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 146,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 134,878 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 126,150 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 112,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,441 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 NRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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