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NU05 LHB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 167,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 160,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 150,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 141,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 133,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,574 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,230 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,818 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 108,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,223 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,508 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,263 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 LHB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

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

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