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NV54 NWN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

165,299 mi
Last recorded165,299 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 165,299 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension turret holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod has play at balljoint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 163,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 163,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 162,117 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 162,116 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended o/s Indicator inop (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 160,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front jacking points corroded but 30cm away from prescribed area n/s and o/s

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,110 miles

both front outriggers corroded and

front tyres worn on edges and n/s down to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2020 157,089 miles

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front outriggers corroded and

front tyres worn on edges and n/s down to limit

Pass 9 Jan 2019 150,532 miles

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 9 Jan 2019 150,532 miles

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

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,491 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox very noisy

slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,452 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 136,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,292 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

radiator support bracket bent

washers poor

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,913 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2013 115,147 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

items removed from drivers vision

oil leak from turbo oil supply pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,537 miles

n\s inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,537 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n\s inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,411 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 90,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 NWN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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