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FP55 OEL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,528 mi
Last recorded166,528 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 OEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 166,528 miles

Drivers seat belt difficult to release

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake only just passed

Horn switch erratic

Nearside Side door difficult to open

Sidelight switch erratic

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 21 Apr 2026 166,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drivers seat belt difficult to release

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake only just passed

Horn switch erratic

Nearside Side door difficult to open

Sidelight switch erratic

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 24 Apr 2025 166,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake only just passed on minimum efficentcy advise brake check

Fail 24 Apr 2025 166,425 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside lenses excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake only just passed on minimum efficentcy advise brake check

Pass 13 May 2024 166,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 165,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working no pump sound (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective standard (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 164,450 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Front diesel injector leaking combustion chamber fumes

Fail 24 Jan 2022 164,447 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated VERY hard to open (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 feet if joint used (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 32% (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Front diesel injector leaking combustion chamber fumes

Pass 5 Feb 2021 162,159 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 162,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 150,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,493 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 134,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,558 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,919 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,729 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,562 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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FP55 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP55 OEL, 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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FP55 OEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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