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NV55 WOB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,520 mi
Last recorded237,520 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 237,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 237,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 232,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2024 232,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2023 223,301 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2022 216,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2022 216,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 209,551 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2020 205,075 miles

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 Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 196,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 185,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 173,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 155,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,040 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight play in steering rack inner ends

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,893 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 86,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NV55 WOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV55 WOB, 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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NV55 WOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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