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FG55 WKW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 157,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 157,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 152,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 152,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

different road wheels fitted on rear axle

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 137,261 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,281 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 117,579 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,973 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,331 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,842 miles

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

all disks slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all disks slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,707 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 WKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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