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FG54 FBE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

243,592 mi
Last recorded243,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 243,592 miles

o/s/f shocker has slight lift

oil leak

corrosion and wear of front brake discs

o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends slight play

zone b crack in windowscreen nottom 10mm

Fail 17 Mar 2015 243,592 miles

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

corrosion and wear of front brake discs

o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends slight play

o/s/f shocker has slight lift

oil leak

zone b crack in windowscreen nottom 10mm

Pass 10 Apr 2014 231,017 miles

advise front inner brake pads low

advise heavey front brake disc wear

Fail 31 Mar 2014 230,728 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise front inner brake pads low

advise heavey front brake disc wear

Pass 11 Apr 2013 212,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 186,495 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre tread 2mm and worn on outer edge

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2012 180,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 151,348 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 151,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 111,397 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 111,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 79,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 79,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,934 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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FG54 FBE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 FG54 FBE, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 FBE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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