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AY52 CXP

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 CXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 169,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 169,545 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,872 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 158,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,623 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 144,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 144,605 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,834 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has low effort

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 124,868 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,879 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,878 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,022 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,364 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare wheel carrier held up by cable ties

Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,363 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare wheel carrier held up by cable ties

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,677 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,303 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,303 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 87,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,700 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,008 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 65,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY52 CXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AY52 CXP, 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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AY52 CXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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