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BF02 VMW

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,150 mi
Last recorded166,150 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 166,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 13 May 2019 166,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Front road spring hitting body

Pass 21 Dec 2017 165,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 163,697 miles

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 160,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in offside front top mount

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 15 Oct 2014 152,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 152,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 146,798 miles

N/S/F washer jet not working!!

N/S/R Fog lens broken!!

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 146,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/S/F washer jet not working!!

N/S/R Fog lens broken!!

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,795 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 138,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 138,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S washer jet poor spray

N/S/R fog lamp cover missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 131,625 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 106,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 106,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 97,342 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 97,342 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 May 2006 82,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 82,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BF02 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BF02 VMW, 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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BF02 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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