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FB15 BAU

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,258 mi
Last recorded224,258 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB15 BAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 224,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 224,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 219,456 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 175,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,223 miles

General under body corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush rubber is de-bonding from the metal pin but not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D-Bushes have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread area, marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front Drop links have slight play in bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush rubber is de-bonding from the metal pin but not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,810 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,520 miles

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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FB15 BAU is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 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 FB15 BAU, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FB15 BAU is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2015.

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