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FL05 AVV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,662 mi
Last recorded174,662 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reversing lamp slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,494 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2024 174,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2023 174,029 miles

Near side rear brake effort low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Off side rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 173,201 miles

Both sides. Front jacking points corroded through just outside prescribed area

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

Parking brake effort only just meets required efficiency. Low on near side

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 170,378 miles

Corrosion on front jacking points just outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken inner section is missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Worn through from rubbing on wheel/tyre. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak,dripping lower area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 165,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged by impact. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken inner section is missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Worn through from rubbing on wheel/tyre. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak,dripping lower area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,853 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,550 miles

SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,110 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,467 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,625 miles

PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK END JOINT

PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK END JOINT

PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,970 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,970 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,679 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN

PLAY IN N/S/F RACK END JOINT

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,432 miles

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,512 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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FL05 AVV 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 75%.

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 AVV, 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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FL05 AVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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