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FM05 EUK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,547 mi
Last recorded234,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 234,547 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 234,538 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 229,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear FOG LIGHT LENS HAS BEEN TAPED

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS HAS BEEN TAPED

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

Fail 4 May 2022 229,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205/65/16. AND THE REST OF TYRE'S ON VEHICLE 195/65/16. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear FOG LIGHT LENS HAS BEEN TAPED

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS HAS BEEN TAPED

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 225,418 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 9 Mar 2021 224,855 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 221,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake just in limits

some play in rack

Fail 21 Oct 2019 221,941 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

hand brake just in limits

some play in rack

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 216,112 miles

LOOSE WIRES UNDER BONNET

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BAD

TRACKING OUT

Fail 31 Jul 2018 216,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LOOSE WIRES UNDER BONNET

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BAD

TRACKING OUT

Pass 6 Jun 2017 209,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier loose but held

Fail 6 Jun 2017 209,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 199,157 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2015 186,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 166,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 150,659 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate,advise to replace soon.

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 150,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate,advise to replace soon.

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 128,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,019 miles

Warning lights on dash, airbag, emmission and engine light.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 102,019 miles

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

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

Warning lights on dash, airbag, emmission and engine light.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,092 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,523 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 EUK 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 62.5%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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