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FV05 WRL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 158,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 155,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 155,692 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 150,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 127,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 124,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 121,254 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,254 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 117,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front inner brake pads look low

o/s/f flexi hose insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 112,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,888 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

hole in rear fog lamp lens

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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FV05 WRL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV05 WRL, 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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FV05 WRL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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