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FN55 SNF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,622 mi
Last recorded210,622 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 210,622 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 209,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 196,868 miles

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

Offside Front out rigger rusty

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 194,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 176,262 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 1 Sep 2020 176,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking SLIT LEAK N/S REAR (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components BRACE BARS NOT ATTACHED TO CHASSIS (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play N/S REAR. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACK ROM LEFT TO RIGHT CROSS SCREEN (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S FRONT. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 163,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT.DISCS RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR DISC RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 163,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT.DISCS RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR DISC RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED. NEW TYRES FITTED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,599 miles

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

suspension leg top mounts starting to sieze.e Engine leaking oil

Fail 18 Mar 2016 163,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

suspension leg top mounts starting to sieze.e Engine leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 152,168 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 122,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n.s mirror glass broken

Fail 5 Mar 2012 104,715 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n.s mirror glass broken

Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,632 miles

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

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

all four brake discs are rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,217 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 SNF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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