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FP05 VZK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,890 mi
Last recorded196,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 196,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 195,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 193,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 190,981 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 185,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 181,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 173,479 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 173,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 168,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 154,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 154,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,323 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 149,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,039 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,039 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 136,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 136,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,853 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 128,657 miles

Oil leak

power steering fluid present on bottom of engine but no positive leak found

Pass 13 Aug 2010 123,414 miles

both rear tyres low

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 13 Aug 2010 123,414 miles

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

both rear tyres low

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 1 May 2009 111,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 111,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,817 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 89,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 VZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

FP05 VZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FP05 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VZK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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