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FP55 PLF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,624 mi
Last recorded133,624 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 133,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear arch corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center and nearside front seat belts not checked because of items.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,244 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 118,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 114,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 109,556 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 109,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 106,519 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 23 May 2020 106,518 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 103,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,681 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,065 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 PLF 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 85%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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