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FN55 MVF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,584 mi
Last recorded104,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 MVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,584 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 101,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 101,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,020 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 100,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,910 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,543 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 41,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,800 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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FN55 MVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN55 MVF, 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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FN55 MVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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