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GK05 FCX

2005 Opel Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

263,243 mi
Last recorded263,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Opel Vivaro114,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 FCX
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 263,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 263,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 246,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 246,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 218,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 196,146 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 196,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 174,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,218 miles

Tow-bar electrics insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 114,218 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Tow-bar electrics insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,827 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 102,827 miles

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

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

rear high level stop lamp inop

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,993 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre just legal

rear disc's in poor condition

n/s/f tyre just legal

front disc's worn with lips

front pads low-o/s/f worse

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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GK05 FCX is a 2005 Opel Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,218 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK05 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK05 FCX is a 2005 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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