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NV55 WOU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 98,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,868 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded both

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shocks corroded both

coolant level below minimum

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,945 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded both

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shocks corroded both

coolant level below minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer lens broken but not showing white light

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

all brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake binding after rbt (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer lens broken but not showing white light

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

all brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,584 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radiator leaking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,127 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,127 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,379 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,857 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear plastic cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 60,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,880 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 46,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,731 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,993 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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NV55 WOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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