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BB02 OWL

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,503 mi
Last recorded170,503 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro107,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 170,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 170,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 160,833 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 160,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 138,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,071 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis / jacking mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,682 miles

Offside Front Lower chassis section holed and corroded, not affecting structural or load bearing prescribed areas.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 126,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower chassis section holed and corroded, not affecting structural or load bearing prescribed areas.

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

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

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 100,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 89,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 89,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,638 miles

Front discs heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,410 miles

Offside Front ball joint locking bolts new ones fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

off side outter cv boot clip loose

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BB02 OWL is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,422 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 BB02 OWL, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BB02 OWL is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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