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FM54 UHP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

107,983 mi
Last recorded107,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush corroding plus de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate has corroded, lose. rubbing on wheel

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush corroding plus de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 101,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush corroding plus de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate has corroded, lose. rubbing on wheel

Offside Front main beam stalk switch doesn't stay on, has to be held on.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush corroding plus de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,358 miles

both rear hose ferrals corroding

rear spring top mounts corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2024 96,341 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear hose ferrals corroding

rear spring top mounts corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,113 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive link arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive link to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 94,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive link arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive link to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,642 miles

Front multiple front subframe brackets corroded not seriously weakened (Marked yellow)

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Front multiple front subframe brackets corroded not seriously weakened (Marked yellow)

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,316 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,296 miles

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,296 miles

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

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,611 miles

slight play detected in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 9 Sep 2019 82,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

n/s windscreen washer not working

n/s windscreen wiper split

slight play detected in o/s/f strut top mount

slight play detected o/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 78,377 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 19 May 2016 76,384 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 May 2015 67,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 64,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 58,416 miles

damage to rear bumper/reversing light

parking brake cable corroded

rear brake discs corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

wear in o/s track rod end

wear in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2012 53,081 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,682 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 UHP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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