CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM05 EUY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,368 mi
Last recorded159,368 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 159,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 159,368 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 158,371 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 157,639 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 157,632 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 156,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 156,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 152,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 152,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 150,087 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 150,087 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 148,172 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 148,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 144,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,958 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on test (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 90% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,338 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,338 miles

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

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 105,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower engine mounting worn

rear step corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,816 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM05 EUY 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 67.9%.

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 EUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 EUY?

You can check the full history of FM05 EUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM05 EUY registered?

FM05 EUY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is FM05 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 EUY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM05 EUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM05 EUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.