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WA05 FYV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,592 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 118,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,109 miles

play in os and ns inner rack joints

Pass 27 Jul 2013 186,843 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 186,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 165,270 miles

horn temprimental

nearside headlamp block connector melted

nearside rear caliper hand brake arm does not fully return to stop

play in both inner rack knuckles

Pass 18 Jun 2011 152,364 miles

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

both front anit roll bar has slight play

nearside rear brake cliper (handbrake) not fully returned

Fail 18 Jun 2011 152,364 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front anit roll bar has slight play

nearside rear brake cliper (handbrake) not fully returned

Pass 23 Mar 2010 147,153 miles

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

front plate cracked but can still be read

o/s f brake pad spring incorectly fitted

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2010 147,151 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front plate cracked but can still be read

o/s f brake pad spring incorectly fitted

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2009 119,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 119,202 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WA05 FYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WA05 FYV, 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 WA05 FYV registered?

WA05 FYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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