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FP55 PLN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,587 miles

N/s/f and O/s/f steps corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,494 miles

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

N/s/f and O/s/f steps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,728 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 100,287 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 100,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 97,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak must replace in pairs (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 94,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs are worn also very rusty on the inner faces

nsf damper is weeping

nsr slight noise from the wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2016 89,239 miles

front brake discs are rusty

slight movement in the front anti-roll bar bushes

slight movement in the strut tops

Pass 15 May 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,119 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 PLN 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 78.3%.

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

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