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FE55 VFO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,080 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,073 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 94,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire/excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s cable snapped during test (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowed lenses/scratches (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,154 miles

slight oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on side wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on side wall

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,495 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

reverse light inop

Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

reverse light inop

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,172 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,030 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED/DETERIORATING

Fail 26 Nov 2019 80,030 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NEARSDE (3.5 (a))

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED/DETERIORATING

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,490 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,486 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE & CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 70,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,070 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 54,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,315 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,928 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 VFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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