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FE55 VPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,214 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides struts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts very stiff when lock to lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear wheels

Fail 25 Feb 2026 117,214 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides struts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts very stiff when lock to lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear wheels

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 117,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 112,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 112,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 104,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,496 miles

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

wheel trims

Pass 24 Aug 2019 86,150 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,408 miles

wheel trims

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,192 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,217 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,753 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 VPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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