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FP55 OTE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 105,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 104,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 104,935 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 104,813 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2022 104,506 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 104,501 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damage

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f side light has poor connection ( keeps cutting out )

Fail 22 Dec 2021 102,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f side light has poor connection ( keeps cutting out )

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,687 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both shocks slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,683 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Lower arm front bush nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective ()

Different tyres sizes front to rear.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both shocks slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,183 miles

bad engine oil leak ***

Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,183 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leak ***

Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 90,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre it is repairable ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,126 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Freed off handbrake lever on caliper (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,241 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,540 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one of two spare wheel carrier fixing pins has broken

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,540 miles

one of two spare wheel carrier fixing pins has broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,674 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 OTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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