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FN55 SFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,821 mi
Last recorded196,821 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 196,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 196,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 163,286 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 163,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 148,397 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 148,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,374 miles

Oil leak

Under covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,354 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,354 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,358 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,781 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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