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FM05 EUR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 132,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 123,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,248 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,463 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,817 miles

N/s/f tyre tread has cuts to tread

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,164 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 EUR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM05 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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