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FE55 VGA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,025 mi
Last recorded71,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,025 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (slight) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,458 miles

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

Rear Upper coil spring locating plates badly corroded but structually ok

Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper coil spring locating plates badly corroded but structually ok

Pass 2 Feb 2022 62,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,790 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,990 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,504 miles

corrosion in rear chassis members.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 53,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

corrosion in rear chassis members.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,461 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 49,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 25,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,353 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 23,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 13,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 2,103 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 2,103 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,923 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,923 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 VGA 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 68%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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