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OV05 FUM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,715 mi
Last recorded193,715 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 193,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 187,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 182,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door plastic trim missing

Nearside sill slightly damage

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

Offside Front door plastic trim missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 182,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door plastic trim missing

Nearside sill slightly damage

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

Offside Front door plastic trim missing

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 174,010 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stripes missing

Nearside sill slightly damage

Offside Front stripes missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 174,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stripes missing

Nearside sill slightly damage

Offside Front stripes missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 165,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 165,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 156,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside sill slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both side and nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints has play

Fail 10 Nov 2016 156,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch damaged (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sill slightly damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both side and nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints has play

Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 144,289 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 144,064 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front indicators lens broken

both track rod ends have slight movement

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 15 Nov 2013 130,776 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front indicators lens broken

both track rod ends have slight movement

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,038 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN +CORRODED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/.F +O/S/F STEERING RACK ARMS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,415 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 69,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,644 miles

n/s/r lamp crack

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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OV05 FUM 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 58.3%.

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 OV05 FUM, 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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OV05 FUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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