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FN05 OCH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 OCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge perished (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge perished (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 100,094 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge perished (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge perished (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,812 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 98,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,635 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,045 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 96,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,238 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,231 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Tyres showing signs of age

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,925 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,764 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE MINOR CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,883 miles

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,297 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,298 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FN05 OCH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN05 OCH, 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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FN05 OCH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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