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FP54 EKC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,439 mi
Last recorded158,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 EKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 158,439 miles

Nearside Front damper mist of oil

n/s and o/s rear spring mount has corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2026 158,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front damper mist of oil

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

n/s and o/s rear spring mount has corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,380 miles

Offside Front sill bottom heavy corrosion

Offside Rear park brake a bit low effort

Rear brake imbalance high

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear road spring mounts has corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2025 157,380 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front sill bottom heavy corrosion

Offside Rear park brake a bit low effort

Rear brake imbalance high

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear road spring mounts has corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 155,375 miles

alt belt wearing

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear road spring mounts has heavy corrosion

park brake cable has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2024 155,375 miles

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

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

alt belt wearing

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

n/s and o/s rear road spring mounts has heavy corrosion

park brake cable has corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,441 miles

Nearside Front damper mist of oil

Offside Front top suspension bush/bearing has play

all hand brake cables very rusty

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2023 152,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front damper mist of oil

Offside Front top suspension bush/bearing has play

all hand brake cables very rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2022 149,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension slight mist of oil

Offside Front suspension unit top bush/bearing has play

Pass 6 Sep 2021 144,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 144,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and insure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damper leaking

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and insure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damper leaking

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2019 138,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 138,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,782 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2018 134,782 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front pads getting low

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,121 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,121 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,628 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,562 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,087 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 120,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,471 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 91,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,358 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 76,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,991 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

some damp patches on front no; plate

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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FP54 EKC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP54 EKC, 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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FP54 EKC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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