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FE55 VWT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

101,602 mi
Last recorded101,602 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,602 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light inoperative.

Fail 19 Sep 2025 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 89,853 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,979 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,979 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,416 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

reversing lights inoperative

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,416 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

reversing lights inoperative

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2019 78,791 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

reversing light inoperative

slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2019 78,791 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

reversing light inoperative

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,042 miles

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

front brake discs worn

reversing lights inoperative

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,042 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

front brake discs worn

reversing lights inoperative

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2017 69,327 miles

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 17 May 2017 69,327 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 19 May 2016 63,463 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 63,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 58,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,118 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,178 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,647 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,234 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 VWT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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