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FH05 NKG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,874 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And 2 x fronts, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Note, O/S/F ABS wiring detached from hub location mounting point, corroded away badly. (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating And grabbing. (1.2.1 (e))

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

ALL Position lamps intermittently switch off, on operation of indicator/light interior stalk, as it is worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And BOTH fronts corroded beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/R inner also. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 97,709 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,798 miles

Front front discs corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 91,798 miles

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

Front front discs corroded

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 91,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,406 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

brake discs showing deterioration

o/s front inner tyre sidewall has a split

power steering slightly faulty

Fail 6 Nov 2018 89,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

brake discs showing deterioration

o/s front inner tyre sidewall has a split

power steering slightly faulty

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,496 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,147 miles

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

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,217 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,238 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,766 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 50,209 miles

Damage to N/S/F

Horn becoming faulty

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,280 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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FH05 NKG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH05 NKG, 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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FH05 NKG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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