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SE05 FVO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

nearside sliding door not opening

Fail 20 Sep 2017 125,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sliding door not opening

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,362 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,190 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,110 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center brake light not working

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center brake light not working

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,816 miles

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

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

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

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

chip on windscreen

front brake discs lipped,worn

front wiper blades split,drivers wiper loose on arm

o/s/r tyre perishing/tred ok

rear brake discs getting rusty

sliding door opens from inside only(requires looking at)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 96,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip on windscreen

front brake discs lipped,worn

front wiper blades split,drivers wiper loose on arm

o/s/r tyre perishing/tred ok

rear brake discs getting rusty

sliding door opens from inside only(requires looking at)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PAS fluid level on minimum

dampness to nearside steering rack gaitor

dampness to offside steering rack gaitor

hazard switch button damaged

noise heard when nearside front wheel rotated

play in nearside front track rod end

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,764 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses incorrectly routed

play in both steering arms

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear brake flexi hoses incorrectly routed

play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,339 miles

Slight movement in steering arms

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,808 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,926 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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 FVO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

SE05 FVO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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