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NU05 HCO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 87,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 82,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,201 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 79,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,092 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 74,092 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,465 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 59,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,707 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 41,113 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,513 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

near side front tyre close to legal limit 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre close to legal limit 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

slight imbalance rear parking brake

slight imbalance rear service brake

slight oil leak from inner nearside cv boot

Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,513 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

near side front tyre close to legal limit 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre close to legal limit 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

slight imbalance rear parking brake

slight imbalance rear service brake

slight oil leak from inner nearside cv boot

Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,318 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 HCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NU05 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

NU05 HCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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