BV05 FKN

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1910 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 March 2016
Last recorded mileage
97,874 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 97,874 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely high annual usage, averaging 17,531 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2014 and 2015, suggesting a potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-03-19; vehicle is currently not road legal.
  • 5 test failures and 9 major defects recorded across 12 MOT tests.
  • Recurring major failures in tyres (9 times), steering (4 times), and suspension (2 times).
  • Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage between 2014 and 2015.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures being addressed and retested.

Mileage history

May 2008: 97,874 mi PASSJun 2009: 112,417 mi FAILJun 2009: 112,417 mi PASSMay 2010: 127,295 mi FAILMay 2010: 127,295 mi PASSAug 2011: 142,821 mi FAILAug 2011: 142,821 mi PASSFeb 2013: 160,480 mi FAILFeb 2013: 160,480 mi PASSJan 2014: 175,537 mi FAILJan 2014: 175,537 mi PASSMar 2015: 179,158 mi PASS179k139k98kMay 2008Mar 2015

MOT test history — 7/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 PASS 97,874 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 112,417 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 112,417 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 127,295 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
May 2010 PASS 127,295 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 142,821 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Aug 2011 PASS 142,821 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 FAIL 160,480 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Feb 2013 PASS 160,480 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 175,537 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2014 PASS 175,537 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 179,158 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV05 FKN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.