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FG05 RVV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

131,370 mi
Last recorded131,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,370 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,089 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,369 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,400 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,662 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 71,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,260 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 66,260 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,565 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front lower arm rear bushes unbonding

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front lower arm rear bushes unbonding

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,993 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,993 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,884 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight play in Nearside steering arm

corrosion to coil springs

engine under tray fitted

play in n s f lower ball joint

Drivers seat base has excessive movement, but seat secure

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to coil springs

engine under tray fitted

front tyres wearing low

play in n s f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,800 miles

slight play in both steering arms

engine under tray fitted

o s r reverce light lens broken

Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e m l on

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads worn very low and discs corroded and lipped

o s r reverce light lens broken

o s r tyre worn low /cracking and two nails in tread

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 18 May 2012 41,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,716 miles

Front wipers smearing

Near side rear tyre punctured and suspect it has been run flat

Fail 5 May 2011 37,716 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Near side rear tyre punctured and suspect it has been run flat

Pass 5 May 2010 32,308 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres punctured

Pass 6 May 2009 26,053 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 26,053 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,978 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYING ON

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 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FG05 RVV, 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 RVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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