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FL05 ZYU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 ZYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 129,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 111,993 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,232 miles

Slight play from inner rack joints

Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,587 miles

slight play from inner rack joints

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,594 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,641 miles

nearside front outer door handle slight loose

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,098 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,098 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,243 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,268 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,268 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,853 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,167 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,940 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,599 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 ZYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

FL05 ZYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 ZYU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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