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FN55 SVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

242,692 mi
Last recorded242,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 242,692 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 242,692 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 235,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 232,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 227,167 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel straps corroded.

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 218,810 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear suspension panhard rods corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 218,810 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear suspension panhard rods corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 213,671 miles

Rear tow bar corroded

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 206,435 miles

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear towbar corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 200,377 miles

Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 194,608 miles

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

Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 185,415 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 158,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 124,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,972 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front grill cracked

Nail in offside front tyre inner edge too close to sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

Oil leak around turbo pipework

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,056 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 SVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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