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FM05 AOV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

171,710 mi
Last recorded171,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 AOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 171,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering, suspension and braking components (front and rear) quite corroded

vehicle body/chassis corroded within prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2024 171,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators/hazard warning lights (4.2.3 (c))

steering, suspension and braking components (front and rear) quite corroded

vehicle body/chassis corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2023 170,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,026 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 121,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,302 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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FM05 AOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FM05 AOV, 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 FM05 AOV registered?

FM05 AOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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