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FG55 WFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 156,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 153,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 149,744 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 143,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded and narrow banding (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper/cable seized (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 138,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 138,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 124,008 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 124,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 108,604 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 108,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,354 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,439 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 WFV 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 63.2%.

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 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 FG55 WFV, 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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What year was FG55 WFV registered?

FG55 WFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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