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HY05 NLM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 145,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge/ cracking/ perishing slightly (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked slightly

o/s handbrake cable/ outer cable getting corroded/ deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall getting perished/ deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 129,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge/ cracking/ perishing slightly (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked slightly

o/s handbrake cable/ outer cable getting corroded/ deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall getting perished/ deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 125,792 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear tyres outer sidewalls getting perished

front registration plate cracked slightly

rear tyres close to legal limit/ cracking slightly

slight play n/s steering tie rod

slight surface corrosion o/s outer handbrake cable

Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear tyres outer sidewalls getting perished

front registration plate cracked slightly

rear tyres close to legal limit/ cracking slightly

slight play n/s steering tie rod

slight surface corrosion o/s outer handbrake cable

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,510 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 122,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,874 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,874 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,924 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 95,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,542 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,542 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear door stop lamp

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear bumper cover damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

rear bumper cover damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear light outer cover broken

offside rear quarter bumper damaged

sliding door runner damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear light outer cover broken

offside rear quarter bumper damaged

sliding door runner damaged

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 NLM 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 52.2%.

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 HY05 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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