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FG55 MVP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,899 mi
Last recorded265,899 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 MVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 265,899 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Emission requirements close to legal limit

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 238,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 231,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 206,632 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 199,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 199,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 189,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaired with tape

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 189,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaired with tape

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 171,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 161,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D, bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D, bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 154,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 133,586 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 133,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,922 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,922 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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 65,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,295 miles

rear pads wearing low advise replace discs and pads

Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads wearing low advise replace discs and pads

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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FG55 MVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG55 MVP, 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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FG55 MVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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