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FE55 VAD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,070 miles

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

o s r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,181 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,913 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 84,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,076 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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FE55 VAD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE55 VAD, 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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FE55 VAD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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