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FT05 AKK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,706 mi
Last recorded161,706 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 161,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 161,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 160,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 158,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 158,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 153,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 153,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,481 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,834 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

aftermarket cable poorly fitted underside of vehicle and hanging low in places

Fail 3 Nov 2018 111,801 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

aftermarket cable poorly fitted underside of vehicle and hanging low in places

Pass 14 Sep 2017 170,088 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

air filter loose

steering pipes loose cutting in to earth strap

Fail 12 Sep 2017 170,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

air filter loose

drive belts coming off

steering pipes loose cutting in to earth strap

Pass 19 Aug 2016 167,881 miles

both front tyres

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 166,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 159,744 miles

Wear to brake pedal rubber

Wiper blades split

26% IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

Corrosion to powersteering pipe

Oil leak

Play to n/s track rod end

Play to n/sf suspension arm ball joint

Wear to brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2013 150,896 miles

rear discs pads quite worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 150,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear discs pads quite worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,559 miles

oil residue on nearside front shocker

Fail 25 Oct 2012 140,506 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil residue on nearside front shocker

Pass 27 Oct 2011 133,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 133,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 114,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 114,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,796 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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FT05 AKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FT05 AKK, 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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FT05 AKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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