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FL05 ZKU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 150,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 150,907 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,245 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 149,231 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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 Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 148,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 1 Feb 2021 146,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped in zone A

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,102 miles

FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER BADLY DAMAGED

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,097 miles

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

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

FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER BADLY DAMAGED

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,822 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,480 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,259 miles

Possible engine mout worn (center)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,283 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 ZKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZKU, 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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What year was FL05 ZKU registered?

FL05 ZKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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