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FA05 OBV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF N/S FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 91,758 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF N/S FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 89,526 miles

Rear of NS front to rear brakepipe rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,843 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 87,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from filler neck where it meets tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,863 miles

Rear step heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned nut not tight on inner end (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear step heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,315 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 81,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,326 miles

Slight damage to inner NSF wheel rim

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,326 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to inner NSF wheel rim

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,569 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,126 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,126 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 19,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2009 19,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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