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FG55 WFA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,249 mi
Last recorded108,249 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,340 miles

Fuel tank support bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,340 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank support bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,834 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,338 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 65,825 miles

wiper blades torn at ends, n/s driveshaft oil seal on gearbox leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,821 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades torn at ends, n/s driveshaft oil seal on gearbox leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,466 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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FG55 WFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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