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FL05 OBS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,113 mi
Last recorded171,113 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 171,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

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

radiator showing signs of leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2018 171,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

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

radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,035 miles

osf tyre worn ns door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

glow plug light on

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear tyre valve perished

passenger wing mirror damaged

slight play in passenger steering arm

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper smears (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front washer not working properly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,715 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,529 miles

Nearside rear tyre leaking from sidewall

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre leaking from sidewall

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,067 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 OBS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OBS, 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 OBS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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