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FA05 OEZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,725 mi
Last recorded114,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,704 miles

slight play in front inner steering rods

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,999 miles

osr fog lamp lense broken, but not showing any white light.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,706 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 OEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OEZ, 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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What year was FA05 OEZ registered?

FA05 OEZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is FA05 OEZ safe to buy?

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