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FM54 UEJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,951 mi
Last recorded203,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 203,951 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 195,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 187,961 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 187,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 179,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 179,267 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 164,295 miles

front subframe and strengthening bars slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 164,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front subframe and strengthening bars slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,064 miles

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

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

Nearside slide door cannot be open from outside of vehicle

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

glow plug light on

oil leak

slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-Bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 160,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside slide door cannot be open from outside of vehicle

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

glow plug light on

oil leak

slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-Bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 149,275 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 149,274 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 135,730 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

one fuel tank bracket snapped but tank still secure

sliding door wont open but still able to gain access through back doors

Fail 4 Jun 2014 135,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

one fuel tank bracket snapped but tank still secure

sliding door wont open but still able to gain access through back doors

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,825 miles

engine coolant on minimum

Fail 31 May 2013 119,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

engine coolant on minimum

Pass 30 May 2012 103,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 87,248 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 87,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 71,363 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 71,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,585 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 UEJ 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 58.3%.

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 FM54 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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