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FP55 OTS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,897 mi
Last recorded151,897 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 151,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 151,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 c 107/105r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt on rear loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 146,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer Edge ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,731 miles

Front N/S & O/S Wheel Arch Liners Missing ( Front Sections)

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 140,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front N/S & O/S Wheel Arch Liners Missing ( Front Sections)

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Lower Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Centre Of Tread ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox End Casing Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S & O/S Rack Gaiters Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,831 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

N/S & O/S Front Wheel Arch Liners Missing

Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,830 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

N/S & O/S Front Wheel Arch Liners Missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close Outer Edge 205/65/16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Edge & Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S & O/S Rack Gaiters Damps (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,493 miles

Offside driver seat cushion deterrated

Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

nearside front wheel arch liner broken horn getting filled with dirt

Fail 15 Nov 2019 127,398 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front wheel arch liner broken horn getting filled with dirt

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,793 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,970 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight dampness

Nearside Front slight play lower ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet weak blown out possible jet needed

Offside Front slight play lower ball joint ?

Offside Rear shock absorber slight dampness

child seat fitted front centre

headlights slight dampness ingress beam patterns o.k

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,086 miles

Nail in NS/F tyre

Nail in NS/R tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in NS/F tyre

Nail in NS/R tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,118 miles

No.plate lamp housing cracked

Rear door handle loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,705 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 OTS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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