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NV05 PKN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 PKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 187,334 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outriggers and corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 182,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 182,464 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both front outriggers marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,548 miles

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

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

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

emission just passed 1.64 limit 1.70

n/s and o/s chassis corroded front jacking point but not within prescribed area

warning light on dash but not mil lamp

Fail 21 Nov 2022 171,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

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

emission just passed 1.64 limit 1.70

engine oil leak

hand brake just passed 17% min 16%

n/s and o/s chassis corroded front jacking point but not within prescribed area

warning light on dash but not mil lamp

Pass 24 Nov 2021 155,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strutt mounting has slight wear.

Offside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Nov 2021 155,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract.

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strutt mounting has slight wear.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,411 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory holder on o/s screen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory holder on o/s screen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp leveling device not tested.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,539 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 135,536 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 128,147 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,108 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 110,559 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 104,269 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 104,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,171 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 89,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,981 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn,but not seriously.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,981 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn,but not seriously.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,171 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,171 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,857 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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NV05 PKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NV05 PKN, 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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NV05 PKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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