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FL55 GDK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,971 mi
Last recorded200,971 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 GDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 200,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 200,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both got slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 192,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 185,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 175,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 166,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 152,022 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 139,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 126,867 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 126,862 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,256 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,866 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,268 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,463 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,552 miles

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

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

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 GDK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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