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FA05 NRX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,552 mi
Last recorded108,552 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper rear spring mountings and antirollbar ,ounting areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 108,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper rear spring mountings and antirollbar ,ounting areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn/corroded (lack of use), brakes functioning as intended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators on Nearside only are flhing faster than usual , but all lamps are functioning correctly (4.4.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lightswitch has a faulty but does function correctly (lack of use?..would suggest cleaning this will fix)

NSR brake caliper handbrake lever arm not fully and freely moving back to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

Underside coated with rustrproofing

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine also not revving freely (limp mode?) (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn/corroded (lack of use), brakes functioning as intended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment NSR brake caliper arm sticking, temp repair applied at time of test (1.1.15 (f))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators on Nearside only are flhing faster than usual , but all lamps are functioning correctly (4.4.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lightswitch has a faulty but does function correctly (lack of use?..would suggest cleaning this will fix)

NSR brake caliper handbrake lever arm not fully and freely moving back to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

Underside coated with rustrproofing

Fail 16 Jun 2020 108,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 13 May 2019 102,602 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 102,600 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65-1C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,342 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump noisy on full steering lock (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 92,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH front wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump noisy on full steering lock (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,865 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger / Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,102 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,394 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,231 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,262 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,335 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 NRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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