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FM54 UAG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,767 mi
Last recorded174,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 174,767 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 174,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 174,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 174,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 174,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 174,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 174,525 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 173,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake Cables Corroded

Radiator Deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 173,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake Cables Corroded

Radiator Deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 171,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 167,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Poor Condition/ Various Cuts To Tread Area

Offside Rear Tyre Secondary Rubber Outer Shoulder

Parking Brake Cables Deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Fail 12 Oct 2015 167,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Poor Condition/ Various Cuts To Tread Area

Parking Brake Cables Deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 26 Apr 2014 159,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

cracks in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

oil leak ?

Fail 19 Apr 2013 146,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

oil leak ?

Pass 30 Apr 2012 133,563 miles

cracks in front windscreen

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

oil leak ?

Fail 5 May 2011 110,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 May 2011 110,421 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 May 2010 84,048 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit 2.2mm

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 May 2010 84,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit 2.2mm

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,446 miles

Adv,Full brake inspection, Oil leak, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,446 miles

Adv,Full brake inspection, Oil leak, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,212 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 UAG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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