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FE05 NLU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

183,575 mi
Last recorded183,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 183,575 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 183,575 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 140,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe close to coil spring

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,357 miles

Bonnet release lever hard to open

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to centre clamp not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm (205/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre dot code 2008 (205/65r16

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread dot 4511 (205/65r16 ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside at front trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 129,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (205/6516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever hard to open

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to centre clamp not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm (205/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre dot code 2008 (205/65r16

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread dot 4511 (205/65r16 ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside at front trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,503 miles

Bonnet release lever defective / hard to open

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other front and rear pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner body structure behind wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at front engine compartment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside top spring mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside at front trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 125,503 miles

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

Bonnet release lever defective / hard to open

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other front and rear pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner body structure behind wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at front engine compartment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside top spring mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside at front trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,485 miles

Emissions not tested cam belt over due (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease all other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/front top engine mount splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 118,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,354 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 110,354 miles

Emissions not tested no history on cam belt (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,652 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,652 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 80,511 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat base, foam and cover are u/s

thermostat appears to be sticking (engine got hot VERY fast)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,176 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,830 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 22,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,558 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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FE05 NLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FE05 NLU, 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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FE05 NLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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