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RE05 NZK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

167,288 mi
Last recorded167,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 167,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 166,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 164,714 miles

offside parking brake efficiency weak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 163,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 163,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 160,845 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 160,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 160,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 159,666 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 159,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 159,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 159,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 158,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 157,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 156,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,624 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,877 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Mar 2013 124,866 miles

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

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

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

front discs rusty

front pads low

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 120,797 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 27 Mar 2012 120,797 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 112,736 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,590 miles

Offside rear brake disc worn and pitted. [ Borderline ]

Rear brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thickness.

Some play offside track rod inner joint. [ Borderline ]

Fail 30 Mar 2010 106,590 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc worn and pitted. [ Borderline ]

Rear brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thickness.

Some play offside track rod inner joint. [ Borderline ]

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,563 miles

Nearside front spotlight lens broken.

Play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,255 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RE05 NZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RE05 NZK, 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 RE05 NZK registered?

RE05 NZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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