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FN55 SFO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 161,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 124,878 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on and around rear spring tops advise attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,310 miles

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

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 119,310 miles

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

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

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,812 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,603 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 83,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,337 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,610 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,553 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 SFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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