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FL05 ZBY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,649 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2015 83,768 miles

Parking brake shows minimal effort.

Fail 29 May 2015 83,768 miles

Parking brake shows minimal effort.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 82,736 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,141 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to check nearside and offside rear inner pads.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,137 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to check nearside and offside rear inner pads.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 71,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,405 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,808 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 27,808 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 17,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,381 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 ZBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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