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FH05 NLA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 152,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 151,209 miles

Air bag light flashes on intermittently but doesn't stay illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside and perishing in tread

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2021 151,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside and perishing in tread

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2020 141,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 137,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 137,807 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 133,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,937 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,937 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,950 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,238 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,255 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,196 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 72,235 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,677 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 NLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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