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FE55 VTP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,681 mi
Last recorded106,681 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,681 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various points off corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 100,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,188 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 100,188 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,396 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,321 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,321 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,734 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has small cut on inside wall area (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Recommend replacement (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,379 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 VTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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