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FP55 OVC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 148,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 133,111 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning bulb dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical link rod (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 106,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,462 miles

both front arb d bushes have minor play

both front inner tie rods have minor play

Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,462 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front arb d bushes have minor play

both front inner tie rods have minor play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 153,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing is slightly

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,763 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,708 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2013 85,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,721 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 OVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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