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FM05 ZPN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,281 mi
Last recorded127,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 127,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2026 127,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 124,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 124,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,447 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 120,447 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 115,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,192 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2020 95,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint excesivly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,362 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

high lvl brake light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,239 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,239 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 23,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 18,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 15,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 11,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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