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FN54 MVE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

185,242 mi
Last recorded185,242 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 185,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

corrosion to both front jacking points

wipers fail to park correctly

Pass 9 Oct 2023 184,447 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jack point areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 184,447 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jack point areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 183,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 182,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 181,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 181,016 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 176,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 176,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 174,435 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 169,127 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 164,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 159,156 miles

corrosion on brake pipes to load sensing value

dampness on offside rear shocker borderline

grease on all brake pipes inspection limited

offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 153,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 153,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 147,333 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2013 147,332 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 140,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,683 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 136,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,260 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2010 127,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,695 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 117,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,061 miles

accident damage on nearside front corner

front number plate seperating

offside front fog light broken

wear on all brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,277 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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FN54 MVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 FN54 MVE, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN54 MVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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