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NC05 ZFY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,250 mi
Last recorded205,250 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ZFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 205,250 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 205,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 199,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Hose routed wrong so slightly twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Hose routed wrong so slightly twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 199,212 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe to centre section clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and badly pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Hose routed wrong so slightly twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Hose routed wrong so slightly twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 199,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fitted in pipe holder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 190,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 9 Sep 2016 181,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 177,925 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Jan 2016 177,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 163,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 148,852 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 127,060 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 110,483 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,559 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 81,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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