CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL05 ZTW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 112,853 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,391 miles

Engine keeps cutting out

Nearside Front washer jet missing(offside jet provides sufficient liquid)

Only just passed emissions

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 110,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine keeps cutting out

Nearside Front washer jet missing(offside jet provides sufficient liquid)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point corroded

Nearside Front washer jet missing(offside jet provides sufficient liquid)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight full of condensation

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,580 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,131 miles

Front Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,131 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,413 miles

Offside Rear Fog light lens cover broken

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,413 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fog light lens cover broken

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

auxiliary drive belt poor condition

engine misfire on idle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,913 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,887 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,220 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,216 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,698 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL05 ZTW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL05 ZTW?

You can check the full history of FL05 ZTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL05 ZTW registered?

FL05 ZTW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FL05 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 ZTW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL05 ZTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL05 ZTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.