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FN55 SDV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,350 mi
Last recorded128,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 128,350 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,133 miles

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

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

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,762 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 120,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,093 miles

Areas of corrosion

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 120,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Areas of corrosion

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Socket to badly damaged cannot get plug in to test (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,478 miles

Offside mirror glass tainted

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tank straps corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,335 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,577 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,303 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,231 miles

O/S/F/ Tyre worn to 2mm at inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,208 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 2mm at inner and outer edges.

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 SDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FN55 SDV, 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 SDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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