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FY55 VPR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 147,500 miles

both rear axle bush casing corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 147,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle bush casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 146,165 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,178 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 139,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,256 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,498 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,821 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,697 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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FY55 VPR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 VPR, 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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FY55 VPR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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