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FM05 AZT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,939 mi
Last recorded131,939 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 AZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 131,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle link hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire In front of tank insecure and running very close to exhaust (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML not illuminating

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering slow to react

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear fog light lens damaged but not leaving sharp edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 131,466 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,466 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOX SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOX SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 126,377 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 126,291 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 118,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,897 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Connector damaged. (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 113,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 113,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 94,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 94,536 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 86,814 miles

eml on.

front coil springs corroded.

oil around gearbox.

oil around power steering rack.

Fail 29 May 2013 86,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on.

front coil springs corroded.

oil around gearbox.

oil around power steering rack.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,424 miles

bad oil leaks

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bad oil leaks

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,533 miles

Nearside 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 16 Jun 2010 36,362 miles

Slight cracking in n/s/r side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,227 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 AZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZT, 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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FM05 AZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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