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FP55 OPD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,653 mi
Last recorded147,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,653 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,076 miles

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

airbox loose

Fail 26 Nov 2024 141,076 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

airbox loose

Pass 4 Dec 2023 135,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,559 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,317 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside and Offside rear sections of the front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Between rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Between rigid brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Rear light unit damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm tyre wearing on inner edge, side wall cracking (kerb) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 110,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall showing cords,sidewall cracking (kerbed)tread 2-3mm.205/65 R16 c107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm tyre wearing on inner edge, side wall cracking (kerb) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Both front tyres are damaged on outer side walls

Hazard switch cover damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,244 miles

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

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

hazard switch cover damage

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,244 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

hazard switch cover damage

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,258 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 85,109 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 85,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,346 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 78,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 48,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 28,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,644 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 OPD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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