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FP55 OYJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,596 mi
Last recorded158,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 158,596 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate some cracking. (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 157,477 miles

Offside front indicator lens broken.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 157,477 miles

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

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

Offside front indicator lens broken.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 155,304 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 155,301 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 152,419 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal soft/spongy

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2020 147,841 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 147,841 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,923 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 139,921 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 136,408 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,578 miles

play at nearside front inner track rod

Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,276 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 129,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 124,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,268 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,982 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,717 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 OYJ 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 64%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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