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FG05 AAV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 131,607 miles

Offside Front Inner slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2025 131,607 miles

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

Offside Front Inner slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2024 125,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 123,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 119,134 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 119,133 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 117,462 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

rear step mounting bracket corroding

Pass 22 May 2020 116,093 miles

cross member under rear step corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 116,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cross member under rear step corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

rear step mounting bar corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

base of rear step frame corroded

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

base of rear step frame corroded

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,690 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 90,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner tie rod has slight play on steering rack

offside rear tyre has small cut- no cords exposed

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,389 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn advise

Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn advise

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsr tyre has cut but does not reach cords

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,095 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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FG05 AAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG05 AAV, 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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FG05 AAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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