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FD05 FNZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,077 mi
Last recorded162,077 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 162,077 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle empty

Fail 5 Oct 2024 162,063 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,593 miles

brake fluid slightly dis coloured

driver's seatbelt slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2023 157,593 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake fluid slightly dis coloured

driver's seatbelt slightly worn

o/s headlamp pattern slightly faded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,616 miles

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

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

headlamp aims faded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 149,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

headlamp aims faded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,756 miles

chips on screen

Fail 24 Sep 2021 140,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

chips on screen

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,698 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,695 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 122,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

small oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2018 115,999 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 115,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,626 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted at time of test (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,408 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,534 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,129 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,018 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 FNZ 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 65.4%.

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 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 FD05 FNZ, 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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FD05 FNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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