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FA05 FPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 65,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 60,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,708 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,677 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,012 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,988 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot has small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end dust covers slight cracked and perished (2.2.C.1c)

oil level low

under tray fitted unable to check all of under side

Fail 4 Aug 2016 39,958 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot has small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has punchers X4 also tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre has punchers X4 also tyre is cracked and perished

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end dust covers slight cracked and perished (2.2.C.1c)

oil level low

under tray fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,657 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,078 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,078 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 FPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA05 FPU, 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 FA05 FPU registered?

FA05 FPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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