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FA05 OEH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 123,198 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,588 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fault light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,103 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 119,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,098 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 117,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 114,323 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 114,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,167 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,166 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,551 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,639 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 OEH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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