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FP05 DLX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,817 mi
Last recorded178,817 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 DLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 178,817 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 175,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 171,596 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 166,742 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 149,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 141,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 175,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 118,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 111,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 106,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 106,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,750 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,750 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 80,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 67,767 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/r lens cracked

slight play in rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 May 2008 54,160 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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FP05 DLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP05 DLX, 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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What year was FP05 DLX registered?

FP05 DLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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