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GP05 FDJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 157,551 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened age related corrosion on suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 157,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 156,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 153,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 153,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 153,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 146,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside seat belt slow in returning

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,532 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 144,532 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,181 miles

chip to screen in zone A

Fail 5 Sep 2018 139,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to screen in zone A

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 130,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 122,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,972 miles

poor wear pattern to n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,433 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,114 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,068 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,220 miles

crack to n/s screen

Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

crack to n/s screen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads getting low

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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GP05 FDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GP05 FDJ, 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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What year was GP05 FDJ registered?

GP05 FDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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