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FP05 XAV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

214,139 mi
Last recorded214,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 214,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 214,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 207,362 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake cables corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating discoloured

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to off stop when released

n/s/r tail light stop light dimmer than o/s

n/s/r tyre starting cracking in treads

oil leaks

steering rack end wearing slight play end float

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 16 Jan 2025 207,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r under body before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front outer brake pads wearing low inners cant be clearly seen

handbrake cables corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating discoloured

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to off stop when released

n/s/r tail light stop light dimmer than o/s

n/s/r tyre starting cracking in treads

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leaks

steering rack end wearing slight play end float

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 22 Jan 2024 200,443 miles

brake pipes at rear corroding deteriorating

front inner brake cant be seen/wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

n/s/r sidelight dim

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover cracking deteriorating

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

oil leaks

rear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen

vehicle underside body components dry corroding in places

very slight end float play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 Jan 2024 200,443 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake pipes at rear corroding deteriorating

front inner brake cant be seen/wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

n/s/r sidelight dim

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover cracking deteriorating

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

oil leaks

rear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen

vehicle underside body components dry corroding in places

very slight end float play in steering rack ends

Pass 19 Jan 2023 192,781 miles

both steering rack ends have very slighyt play

brake pipes underside corroding in places

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to off stop

n/s/r sidelight dim

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play deteriorating

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

oil leaks

vehicle underside body and components dry and corroding in places

Pass 19 Jan 2022 186,406 miles

brake pipes underside showing corrosion in places

front inner brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning to off stop

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

rear outer brake pads wearing low

slight oil leaks

slight plat in o/s/f track rod end

very slight end float in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jan 2021 181,900 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

n/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop when released

n/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing lower on outer edge of tread

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight end float in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Fail 20 Jan 2021 181,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

n/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop when released

n/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing lower on outer edge of tread

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight end float in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 178,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 164,105 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,475 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 150,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both front rackends

Fail 27 Jan 2016 150,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake pads look low

play in both front rackends

Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,687 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front rackends

Pass 8 Feb 2014 136,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 136,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,728 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 134,728 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,035 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 132,033 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 129,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 124,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit broke

Fail 18 Jan 2010 124,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit broke

wipers dont switch off straight away there is a delay

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 113,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,429 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 XAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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