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FN55 SLV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,957 mi
Last recorded165,957 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 165,957 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

childseat is fitted to centre front seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

coolant leak from radiator area.

inner front brake pads are getting low.

parking brake cables are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 155,568 miles

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 147,771 miles

both front tyre valves perished

oil leak/gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 147,771 miles

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

both front tyre valves perished

oil leak/gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2011 120,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 120,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 102,694 miles

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

front springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,986 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,053 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

visual access restricted rear brake pads

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 SLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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