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FA05 OFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 160,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at rear - cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle between flexi's - cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension transverse links rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 160,691 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides - front to rear brake pipes at joint with rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at rear - between flexi's at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides - front jacking points holed and corroded. subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension/axle transverse tie bars rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 156,842 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 153,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,699 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 145,697 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 128,357 miles

Hand brake cables rusted

Some wear in front upper strut top mounts

Fail 20 May 2019 128,357 miles

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

Hand brake cables rusted

Some wear in front upper strut top mounts

Pass 22 May 2018 124,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2018 124,569 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2017 117,824 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 106,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 106,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure front bolt not locking (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,517 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,848 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,951 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,329 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 81,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 70,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,136 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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