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FN55 PFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

212,029 mi
Last recorded212,029 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 212,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 202,360 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3/4mm

oil leak but not excessive

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2018 189,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 173,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly misaligned

Oil leak ()

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application

Fail 13 Dec 2017 173,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly misaligned

Oil leak ()

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 158,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of offside rear hose .

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints (slight play) .

offside front lower door mirror missing .

Fail 18 Dec 2015 143,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of offside rear hose .

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints (slight play) .

offside front lower door mirror missing .

Pass 23 Dec 2014 130,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of power engine (stabilizer bush) .

offside front lower door mirror glass (missing) .

Fail 22 Dec 2014 130,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of power engine (stabilizer bush) .

offside front lower door mirror glass (missing) .

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 116,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,252 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,876 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 75,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,870 miles

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

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FN55 PFV 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 59.1%.

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 FN55 PFV, 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 PFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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