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FM05 EVP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 120,778 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip / and end of gaitor missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

horn has intermittent fault

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 120,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,004 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,900 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,695 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bar sticking out (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bar sticking out (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,368 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,484 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,019 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 81,521 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in

Fail 23 May 2014 81,521 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,781 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,781 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 47,955 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens broken exposing sharp edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,004 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 EVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

FM05 EVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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