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FE55 VCK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,913 mi
Last recorded136,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2026 136,913 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,755 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,017 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 116,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,675 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

drivers seat slightly damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2020 114,675 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

drivers seat slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,205 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power streeing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm loose

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 112,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps stays on when operated (4.1.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power streeing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel misaligned

Offside Front wiper arm loose

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,151 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper arm has slight play

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 95,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air box insecure

oil leak under bottom engine cover

Fail 29 May 2012 67,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,025 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 VCK 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 FE55 VCK, 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 VCK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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