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FA05 CXU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 175,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 167,355 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 159,549 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 159,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 146,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,858 miles

Offside suspension arm slightly distorted/corroded

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 135,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Drivers seat belt poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,512 miles

Hazard light switch poor.

N/S/Front tyre worn.

N/S/Rear tyre worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Front tyre worn.

O/S/Rear tyre worn.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 128,511 miles

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

Hazard light switch poor.

N/S/Front tyre worn.

N/S/Rear tyre worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Front tyre worn.

O/S/Rear tyre worn.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,550 miles

Front wiper blades poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,550 miles

Front wiper blades poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 121,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front and rear discs poor

hazzard switch poor operation

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 188,444 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,410 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,017 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,230 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 111,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,076 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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FA05 CXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA05 CXU, 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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FA05 CXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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