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NV54 FVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,568 mi
Last recorded219,568 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 219,568 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 219,568 miles

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 214,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 207,291 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 207,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 200,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 191,078 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 191,078 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 183,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 183,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 174,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle insecure

brake pedal antislip pad cover worn

nearside front steering rack boot soaked in oil

Fail 14 Mar 2014 159,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle insecure

brake pedal antislip pad cover worn

nearside front steering rack boot soaked in oil

Pass 14 Mar 2013 144,260 miles

front brake pads worn

high level stop light not working

nsf tyre slight damaged on inner side wall

oil temp not tested .cant use oil prob

osf side light geting dim

screw in osf tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 124,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 124,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,249 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Feb 2009 82,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,267 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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NV54 FVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV54 FVJ, 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 NV54 FVJ registered?

NV54 FVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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