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AV52 FWZ

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,292 mi
Last recorded181,292 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 181,292 miles

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

brake pedal rubber geting worn

n/s rearbrake binding slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2011 181,292 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber geting worn

n/s rearbrake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2010 170,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 170,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 156,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 156,250 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 143,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 143,535 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 132,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 132,656 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,903 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 121,902 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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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AV52 FWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV52 FWZ, 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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What year was AV52 FWZ registered?

AV52 FWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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