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X25 FEN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,942 mi
Last recorded148,942 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX25 FEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 148,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 144,706 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily Undersealed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,892 miles

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

underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 129,512 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,773 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 123,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 118,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door handle sticking open

Offside Front strut top mounting sticking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake cables rusty

power steering low

Fail 24 Sep 2021 118,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door handle sticking open

Offside Front strut top mounting sticking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

power steering low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 112,192 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 103,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,316 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 96,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 88,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,054 miles

O/SF HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,685 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,620 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,897 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,812 miles

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

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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X25 FEN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X25 FEN, 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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X25 FEN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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