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FG55 WRA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 162,124 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nsf jacking point holed

Pass 10 Apr 2025 158,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Jacking point holed

Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2024 153,305 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 147,089 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 137,226 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Apr 2021 137,225 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,738 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from top hose union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are worn to app. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wall cracked and slightly damaged. 2mm tread depth inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from front and back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 122,266 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from front and back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,102 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Feb 2017 113,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Wipers smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both jonts ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2017 113,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Wipers smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both jonts ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,168 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,164 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 WRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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