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FA05 OBL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,864 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 89,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,692 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,419 miles

Front discs lipped & corroded

nearside headlamp flickering

slight play n/s rack arm

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front discs lipped & corroded

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,795 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil springs rusty

engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside wiper blade end torn

coil springs rusty

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,327 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 OBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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