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NU05 DWL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 DWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 156,976 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 150,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 143,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 143,311 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 143,311 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 142,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 141,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 141,160 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 139,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 139,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 135,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 132,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 129,115 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 128,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 124,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 121,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 118,593 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 118,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,452 miles

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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NU05 DWL 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 65.2%.

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 NU05 DWL, 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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What year was NU05 DWL registered?

NU05 DWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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