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SE05 FVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 122,245 miles

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,478 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,796 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor retaining clip corroded (1.6 (e))

Both rear coil springs corroding

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,437 miles

Both front jacking points corroding

Both front shock absorbers damp

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,907 miles

Both front outer riggers corroding

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2019 102,907 miles

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

Both front outer riggers corroding

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,824 miles

Both front outer riggers corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Damp around nearside front shock absorber

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Play offside track rod end

slight misting around nearside front shock absorber

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge, 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer riggers corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Damp around nearside front shock absorber

Light misting around offside front shock absorber

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Play in offside track rod end

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge, 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer riggers corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Damp around nearside front shock absorber

Light misting around offside front shock absorber

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Play in offside track rod end

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,705 miles

Both Front shock absorbers leaking

Centre handbrake cable corroding

Offside headlight aim poor

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,705 miles

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)

Both Front shock absorbers leaking

Centre handbrake cable corroding

Offside headlight aim poor

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,154 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers partially insecure, still prevent the ingress of dirt

Offside rear handbrake lever does not fully return

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,660 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 106,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,324 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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SE05 FVM 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 SE05 FVM, 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 SE05 FVM registered?

SE05 FVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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