CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG55 WFN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,423 mi
Last recorded158,423 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,423 miles

Nearside Front out rigger / jacking point corroded

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

engine oil leak

hazard switch intermittent fault

smokes when cold

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2023 158,401 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front out rigger / jacking point corroded

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

engine oil leak

hazard switch intermittent fault

smokes when cold

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2022 153,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion, but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Feb 2022 153,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour CONTAMINATED FUEL IN TANK AND FILTER, EMISSIONS ABANDONED, WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER MISSIONS TEST UPON RETEST. (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion, but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,229 miles

chip in Zone B within 40mm

damage to front number plate

o/s wiper

slight play in n/s inner steering track rod

Fail 15 Mar 2021 145,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged chaffed worn thin (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged worn thin, chaffed (1.1.11 (c))

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

chip in Zone B within 40mm

damage to front number plate

o/s wiper

slight play in n/s inner steering track rod

Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,208 miles

chip in zone b within 40mm

damage to front number plate

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear coil spring mountings

light corrosion to o/s front chassis (Jacking point)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,552 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear step mounting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to recoil (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 119,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion rear step mounting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to recoil (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,409 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe routed under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,639 miles

AIR FILTER BOX INSECURE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in o/s/f tyre in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,367 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in o/s/f tyre in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,785 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,076 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

ns sill damaged but not holed or torn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,879 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG55 WFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG55 WFN?

You can check the full history of FG55 WFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG55 WFN registered?

FG55 WFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is FG55 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 WFN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 WFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG55 WFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.