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FE05 VZP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,684 mi
Last recorded185,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 185,684 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 185,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 175,066 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight smoke may need oil change. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play will need changing due to tyre wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 172,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High Level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 159,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 152,068 miles

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 152,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front drop link's have play. (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working High in door. (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blade's. (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Plus rubber split. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,717 miles

EXHAUST BLOW FIRST JOINT

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

OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 May 2015 137,575 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2015 137,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering fluid low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake hose adrift and fowling drive shaft

oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,085 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 130,085 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 110,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BONNET STAY BROKEN

FRONT DISC SCORD

N/S O/S W/BLADE SPLIT

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,752 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 82,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osr outer light lense damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,359 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,615 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,772 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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FE05 VZP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FE05 VZP, 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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FE05 VZP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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