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AO52 XEC

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,848 mi
Last recorded178,848 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 178,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 178,642 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 168,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2013 168,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 156,474 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 147,502 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 14 May 2011 147,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 135,885 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 135,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 122,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 122,906 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,645 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 86,643 miles

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

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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AO52 XEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 AO52 XEC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 XEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2002.

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