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SA05 NNU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,230 mi
Last recorded137,230 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 NNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 137,230 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,989 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,618 miles

Oil leak at turbo ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 113,618 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak at turbo ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,394 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,393 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,246 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

knock from front suspension b ut unable to identify, would require further investigation

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

knock from front suspension b ut unable to identify, would require further investigation

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,511 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,511 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,125 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,125 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 45,192 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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SA05 NNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA05 NNU, 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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SA05 NNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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