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FP05 ERK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,900 mi
Last recorded205,900 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ERK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 205,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 198,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 199,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 187,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 180,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 175,218 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 168,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 160,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,276 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 143,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 129,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 115,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

lower front lamps inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,187 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,939 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 ERK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP05 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

FP05 ERK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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