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VN05 HFK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,622 mi
Last recorded64,622 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 64,622 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,472 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2024 62,462 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,257 miles

oil filler cap separated from dipstick

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,234 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,234 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,900 miles

nearside front tyre showing dry rubber cracks on sidewalls perishing

offside front tyre showing dry rubber cracks on sidewalls perishing

slight lip on front discs

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,162 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,952 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 30,952 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,085 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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VN05 HFK 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 76.2%.

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 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 VN05 HFK, 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 VN05 HFK registered?

VN05 HFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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