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FL05 ZBF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,217 mi
Last recorded166,217 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 ZBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 166,217 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 145,800 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points (o/s/f is also crushed due to incorrect jacking methods previously (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,332 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points (o/s/f is also crushed due to incorrect jacking methods previously) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,332 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points (o/s/f is also crushed due to incorrect jacking methods previously) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working n/s/f & o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,116 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,099 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,099 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 497,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 40,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 40,685 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 31,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,080 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 ZBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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