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FA05 NTC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,633 mi
Last recorded169,633 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 169,633 miles

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

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

os door damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2019 169,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to axle from body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

os door damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 145,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,969 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 113,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,915 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 108,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,319 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 74,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 59,903 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 27,165 miles

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

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 NTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NTC, 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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What year was FA05 NTC registered?

FA05 NTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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