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NC05 ZFU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,599 mi
Last recorded152,599 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ZFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 152,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 152,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 141,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,033 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumber damage

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seat in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat in poor condition

rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Dec 2013 105,482 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat in poor condition

rear bumper damage

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f h/lamp damage

rear bumber damage

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f h/lamp damage

rear bumber damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,004 miles

n/s head lamp slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2011 86,004 miles

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

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

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

n/s head lamp slight damage

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,697 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,697 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,491 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NC05 ZFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NC05 ZFU, 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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NC05 ZFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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