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FD05 FLB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,748 mi
Last recorded169,748 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 169,748 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 169,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 163,288 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 163,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2024 155,458 miles

front jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 146,872 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F O/S/F Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 142,870 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 142,870 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,378 miles

Injector leaking exhaust fumes, Allowing fumes in cab

Fail 25 Mar 2020 134,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Injector leaking exhaust fumes, Allowing fumes in cab

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 124,605 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 124,605 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,803 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,803 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,129 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,002 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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FD05 FLB 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 FD05 FLB, 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 FD05 FLB registered?

FD05 FLB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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