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FG54 GKL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 GKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,661 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 140,661 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 131,191 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 131,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,843 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 114,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,364 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,364 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,249 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 97,249 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,542 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,502 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake cable corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,502 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Airbag warning light on

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake cable corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside mirror missing

Rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,718 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,565 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,293 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 67,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GKL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 GKL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 GKL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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