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FT05 AKU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,580 mi
Last recorded206,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 206,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 200,694 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 198,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 197,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 197,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt damaged middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 185,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,849 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 176,849 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 163,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s gearbox oil seal leaking oil

Pass 16 Nov 2015 151,558 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 151,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 142,041 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,128 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 129,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,069 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,066 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,066 miles

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

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 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT05 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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