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OY05 FAF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,029 mi
Last recorded184,029 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 184,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/r brake caliper area is moist, no obvious leaks found, recommend to further investigate the matter asap

Fail 6 Apr 2023 184,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 174,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,336 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 151,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 141,405 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

engine oil level on minimum

windscreen cracked offside lower edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,951 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,816 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,225 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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OY05 FAF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY05 FAF, 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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OY05 FAF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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