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FL05 AKU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,387 mi
Last recorded186,387 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 186,387 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 179,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 171,895 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 171,895 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 158,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 125,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 125,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,411 miles

Passengers side headlamp bulb holder clip missing but headlamp aim ok.

Passengers side washer not hitting screen but drivers side washer is directed to passengers side. Both jets have two outlets.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 119,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Passengers side headlamp bulb holder clip missing but headlamp aim ok.

Passengers side washer not hitting screen but drivers side washer is directed to passengers side. Both jets have two outlets.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 88,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,959 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,589 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL05 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL05 AKU, 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 FL05 AKU registered?

FL05 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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