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FM54 FHK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

205,562 mi
Last recorded205,562 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 FHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 205,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 205,562 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 205,307 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring plate holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive In poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tunnel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged and taped (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Appears in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tunnel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 202,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2024 202,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2023 201,864 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON LIMIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake requirements just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 201,864 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON LIMIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake requirements just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 201,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Park brake requirements just met

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 201,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Park brake requirements just meet

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 197,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 197,886 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 194,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 194,128 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inopretive (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 189,024 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 189,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 185,233 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo oil feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 185,224 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch not working

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo oil feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 197,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 197,531 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 173,465 miles

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

both hand brakes only just reached required brake

Pass 4 Mar 2015 162,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 162,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 151,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 140,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 132,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,146 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,939 miles

Discs corroded/pitted. Efficiency okay at test.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 89,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Discs corroded/pitted. Efficiency okay at test.

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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FM54 FHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FM54 FHK, 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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FM54 FHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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