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FL05 OSA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

180,289 mi
Last recorded180,289 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 180,289 miles

both front outriggers in front of steps corroding

both rear spring mountings and also rear axle mountings corroding.

front pads wearing

offside strutt top corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2023 180,279 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

both front outriggers in front of steps corroding

both rear spring mountings and also rear axle mountings corroding.

front pads wearing

handbrake binding slightly

offside strutt top corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2022 171,183 miles

engine oil leek

Fail 15 Mar 2022 171,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected wheel and caliper binding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light short (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strutt top (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leek

Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake 17 %

Fail 25 Mar 2021 162,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 154,705 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 154,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 137,342 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 137,341 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,124 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 129,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,315 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,315 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,533 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 89,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 65,253 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 55,892 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,596 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 38,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 May 2009 38,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 29,720 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 29,720 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 OSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FL05 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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