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FN55 NVG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,193 mi
Last recorded164,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 NVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 164,193 miles

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

n\s\f jacking point corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 164,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 157,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 157,990 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 157,078 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,567 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 151,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hole in lamp unit but no white light can be seen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn and disc corrosion (3.5.1g)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All 4 buckled (4.2.A.1a)

drive belt cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2017 147,854 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hole in lamp unit but no white light can be seen

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn and disc corrosion (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All 4 buckled (4.2.A.1a)

drive belt cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre cut to the cords (cut is less than 25mm)

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,141 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 132,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 132,489 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 129,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,866 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 126,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads wearin g low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,331 miles

tracking

Fail 16 Sep 2009 93,331 miles

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

tracking

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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FN55 NVG 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 FN55 NVG, 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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FN55 NVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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