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FA05 LVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 128,804 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,534 miles

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

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Fail 29 Nov 2024 117,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,753 miles

Front both jacking points

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,879 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,237 miles

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

offside front outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface step obscuring both reflectors (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body component likely to become detached rear step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,745 miles

Offside Front Body support panel excessively corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2019 101,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body support panel excessively corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower earth strap broken/corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,830 miles

spare tyre support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords

Oil leak

spare tyre support bracket corroded

tyre pressure low during test

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,549 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre tread area

slight damage to both n/s tyre outer sidewalls

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 75,048 miles

Crack in windscreen

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 May 2015 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Crack in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2014 58,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 58,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 41,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,719 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,294 miles

front pads getting low

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 LVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FA05 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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