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FP55 OVX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,639 mi
Last recorded157,639 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 157,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 157,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector is loose. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

offside front indicator lense damaged

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,790 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Front suspension strut top mount bushing worn

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,790 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Front suspension strut top mount bushing worn

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,006 miles

all disc faces corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f indicator lense broken

oil leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,006 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

all disc faces corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f indicator lense broken

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,182 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,392 miles

Oil leak

play in steering

wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,480 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,873 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,274 miles

slight play ns track arm

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,590 miles

rear pads getting low.rust lip on edge of discs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,280 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 OVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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