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FM05 ZSL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,218 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 117,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,355 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,355 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed ONE IN WINDSCREEN OBSCURED WITH PAPER, ONE ON DOOR PILLAR COVERED WITH TAPE (0.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,249 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 108,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,695 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,695 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,050 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,050 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,392 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber oil seal deteriorating

Offside Front shockabsorber oil seal deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,392 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front shockabsorber oil seal deteriorating

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

Offside Front shockabsorber oil seal deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

accelerator pedal slightly damaged

drivers seat belt slow to retract but still functional

Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

accelerator pedal slightly damaged

drivers seat belt slow to retract but still functional

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,063 miles

Door Open Light on All The Time.?.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,063 miles

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

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

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

Door Open Light on All The Time.?.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,079 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,677 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 ZSL 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 56%.

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

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