2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FE55 VRO
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 185,374 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 VRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 185,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 VRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (FE55 VRO) between January 2024 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
FE55 VRO Mileage History
- 15/01/2024180,661 mi
- 16/01/2024180,666 mi+5 mi
- 16/01/2025185,354 mi+4,688 mi
- 30/01/2025185,369 mi+15 mi
- 13/02/2025185,374 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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