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WU05 NDZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,614 mi
Last recorded252,614 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 252,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 239,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

warious small windscreen chips

Fail 18 Mar 2015 238,300 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 215,530 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

o/s/r handbrake weaker than n/s/r

Pass 26 Mar 2013 197,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r handbrake effort weaker than n/s/r

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 27 Mar 2012 176,141 miles

front brakes worn very thin - strongly suggest soon replacement

front fog lights damaged

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly in places

Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,880 miles

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness suggest soon replacement

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 29 Mar 2011 147,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness suggest soon replacement

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2010 124,177 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre treads on 2mm in places

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,852 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,968 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU05 NDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU05 NDZ, 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 WU05 NDZ registered?

WU05 NDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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