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FD05 FSK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 166,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 154,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 154,159 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside reversing light in op

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by tank and not checked

n/s/f and o/s f jacking points surface corrosion

spanner light on

Fail 20 Jan 2023 141,534 miles

Emissions not tested ex black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside reversing light in op

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by tank and not checked

n/s/f and o/s f jacking points surface corrosion

spanner light on

Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,651 miles

Nearside Front jacking support corroded

Offside Rear jacking support corroded

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

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

hub caps fitted rear wheel bolts not checked

Fail 17 Jan 2022 132,642 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking support corroded

Offside Rear jacking support corroded

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

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

hub caps fitted rear wheel bolts not checked

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,509 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body support/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 127,509 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body support/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 106,966 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 106,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure NOT LOCATED (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,433 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,203 miles

Both sides front inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sides front inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,199 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 FSK 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 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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