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FA05 ODP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,395 mi
Last recorded159,395 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 159,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 159,085 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 137,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 129,525 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper shocker top mount movement in jacked position only

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower door moulding missing plastic clips sticking out

Offside Rear Outer light lens missing

bonnet stay not secure when not in use

Fail 7 May 2024 129,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect part of light broken inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker top mount movement in jacked position only

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front can not check front suspension properly due to track rod end excessive

Offside Lower door moulding missing plastic clips sticking out

Offside Rear Outer light lens missing

bonnet stay not secure when not in use

Pass 3 May 2023 116,730 miles

Bonnet rod insecure

Front Both tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster lens cover missing

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess X2 (6.1.8 (a) (i))

glow plug light on dash

Fail 3 May 2023 116,730 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Nearside rear calliper lever is stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet rod insecure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light is on

Front Both tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster lens cover missing

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess X2 (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 104,677 miles

Offside Front indicator lense is damaged

Offside Rear rear light lense is damaged

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers are disfigured

glow plug light on dashboard

Fail 6 May 2022 104,677 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator lense is damaged

Offside Rear rear light lense is damaged

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers are disfigured

glow plug light on dashboard

Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,500 miles

Front both lower arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front both lower arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

glow plug light is on dashboard

Pass 4 May 2020 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 59,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,101 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front shocker has light misting of oil

nearside inner rack joint has slight play and gaiter damp

nearside sill slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 34,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,172 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 ODP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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