2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FM05 EWG
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 148,715 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM05 EWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 148,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FM05 EWG Mileage History
- 05/08/2024146,142 mi
- 27/08/2025147,550 mi+1,408 mi
- 28/08/2025147,550 mi
- 02/09/2026148,715 mi+1,165 mi
- 02/09/2026148,715 mi
Average of roughly 1,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM05 EWG 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 (FM05 EWG) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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