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FM05 EVK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 122,351 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 103,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With Direction Indicators both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With Direction Indicators both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,560 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,975 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,746 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 60,746 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 25,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,036 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 10,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,416 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 EVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EVK, 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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What year was FM05 EVK registered?

FM05 EVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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