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FA05 OBM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,073 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle - none deemed excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2025 105,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 88,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,030 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 67,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,595 miles

engine oil

Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,595 miles

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,604 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 OBM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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