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FN54 NKJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,466 mi
Last recorded143,466 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,466 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 143,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 129,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 110,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,447 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,447 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,341 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 65,905 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,791 miles

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

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

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

damage to outer sidewall, n/s/r tyre

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 NKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FN54 NKJ, 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 NKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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