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FG55 NAU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 115,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 R16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 111,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 110,994 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,944 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged but legible

Fail 1 Feb 2018 107,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R16C (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged but legible

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,122 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R16 C (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,063 miles

engine cover/air induction cover loose

Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine cover/air induction cover loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,195 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,875 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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FG55 NAU 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 52.4%.

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 FG55 NAU, 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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FG55 NAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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