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FM05 EUV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

195,575 mi
Last recorded195,575 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 195,575 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 195,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 183,189 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have lift lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse light not working .

Servo pump weak when stationary .

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 182,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective No pedal dip . (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt slow to recoil in . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated and has split end . (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on maximum allowance . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both sides incorrectly routed . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working .

Spare tyre defective Flat . ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 170,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 170,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 157,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,247 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 143,897 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 139,571 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,084 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear step is accident damaged

various dents and arears of accident damage

Fail 12 May 2014 89,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat base foam and cover is u/s

rear step is accident damaged

various dents and arears of accident damage

Pass 24 May 2013 78,442 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 78,442 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,829 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

spare tyre is flat

Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,599 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 EUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 EUV, 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 EUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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