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FP55 OFE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,831 mi
Last recorded165,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 165,831 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Borderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 165,829 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side passenger door (6.2.B.1c)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Borderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 145,455 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s tyres deteriorating

intermitant hazard switch fault

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,095 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,881 miles

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

Very slight binding from offside rear brake.

Windscreen wipers intermittantly park up the windscreen.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Very slight binding from offside rear brake.

Windscreen wipers intermittantly park up the windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 84,302 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,434 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 OFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP55 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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