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HY05 NLK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,826 mi
Last recorded179,826 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 NLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 179,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 179,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,759 miles

Both side front brake disc in poor condition

Both side front inner track road end slighty play

Both side rear coil spring slighty corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front direction indicator discolour

Nearside front washer weak

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge(close to legal limit)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak but not excessive

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2023 167,028 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2022 163,492 miles

Both front shocks have a light misting of oil

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2022 163,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front shocks have a light misting of oil

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper off its stop

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 137,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,104 miles

Cut in the nearside front cv boot

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,104 miles

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

Cut in the nearside front cv boot

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,390 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged and slow to retract

Nearside front tyre low on tread and perished

Washers weak in operation

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,234 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged and slow to retract

Nearside front tyre low on tread and perished

Washers weak in operation

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,659 miles

Drivers wiper blade ends split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Oil residue around power steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,659 miles

Drivers wiper blade ends split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Oil residue around power steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,927 miles

off side rear coil spring has end of spring missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,858 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 38,899 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 32,161 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 23,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2008 23,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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HY05 NLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY05 NLK, 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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HY05 NLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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