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FG05 AEP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 108,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre brake light not working.

driver door mirror cracked.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre brake light not working.

driver door mirror cracked.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,218 miles

Central Rear stop light inoperative

Offside Front 1x mounting broken on offside front headlamp

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear stop light inoperative

Offside Front 1x mounting broken on offside front headlamp

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,106 miles

Slight free-play at steering wheel. Suspect column u/j.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight free-play at steering wheel. Suspect column u/j.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,683 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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FG05 AEP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AEP, 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 AEP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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