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FP55 PGZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,953 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

REAR CENTRAL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 104,953 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

REAR CENTRAL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,679 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,275 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,692 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake light not working.

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 48,894 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,432 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 29,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,247 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 PGZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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