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FL55 FZW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

224,693 mi
Last recorded224,693 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 224,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 214,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 206,853 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2022 206,849 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 197,493 miles

Injector seal blowing

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 197,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Injector seal blowing

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 185,786 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 185,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 180,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 180,978 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 176,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lamps showing slight electrical earthing fault

Pass 14 Sep 2017 169,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 160,205 miles

Front both tyres wor non edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 141,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 141,861 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 140,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 140,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 117,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 117,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,316 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 18 Dec 2008 70,006 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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FL55 FZW 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 FL55 FZW, 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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FL55 FZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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