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SN54 FZV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 FZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 178,102 miles

nearside rear bush outer casing started to deteriorate

rear brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 19 Aug 2023 178,100 miles

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

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

nearside rear bush outer casing started to deteriorate

rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,836 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 163,829 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 147,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 144,382 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped on brake tester (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 140,326 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 140,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,865 miles

Offside Front seat incomplete at cushion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 136,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat incomplete at cushion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,944 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 132,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Oil leaking. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,683 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 129,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 123,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre slight tear

wiper arms require swapped

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,295 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,294 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 99,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,620 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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SN54 FZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN54 FZV, 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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SN54 FZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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