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FM54 TZZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,848 mi
Last recorded159,848 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 TZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 159,848 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe corroded from back of pump

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 159,848 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe corroded from back of pump

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 158,254 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,905 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 154,903 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,120 miles

Fuel pipe in engine bay corroded

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 145,110 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fuel pipe in engine bay corroded

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 137,763 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 130,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 129,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 125,284 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 125,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 110,278 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,857 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 880,302 miles

slight wear in inner ball joints on steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear step rusted and holed

slight wear in inner ball joints on steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,093 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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FM54 TZZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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