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LC55 FGV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,715 mi
Last recorded139,715 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 139,715 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 138,603 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All rear suspension components in general corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside spring platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,720 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 137,720 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,938 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 7 Nov 2020 134,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,105 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 130,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,058 miles

Nearside Front fog light not lit

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not lit

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,897 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 105,897 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,932 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,007 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,685 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,013 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,294 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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LC55 FGV 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 60%.

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 LC55 FGV, 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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LC55 FGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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