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FP05 LYH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,829 mi
Last recorded165,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 165,829 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged, no effect on lamps

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spanner light on dash

engine bay electrical connector/wiring damaged

Fail 12 May 2023 165,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch gouged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear *incorrect spacing* (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged, no effect on lamps

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spanner light on dash

engine bay electrical connector/wiring damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2022 156,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 148,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,070 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,428 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 110,952 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,598 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,212 miles

emissions to low to record

Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer jet blocked

nearside wipewr in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,788 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

nearside wipewr in poor condition

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 LYH 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 65.2%.

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 FP05 LYH, 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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FP05 LYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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