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BG02 SZX

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

212,057 mi
Last recorded212,057 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 212,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 212,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 208,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 208,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 200,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 191,287 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 191,283 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 173,995 miles

nsf trackrod has slight play , front pads 90% worn , rear pads 95% worn , nsf tyre 3mm tread

Pass 17 Apr 2007 152,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 152,337 miles

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

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

nail in n/s front tyre which is on 2mm 195/65 r16c

reverse lights inoperative

slight play/wear in both sides of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 122,677 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 122,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

2 screws in n/s/rear tyre

o/s rear tyre close to limets

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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BG02 SZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG02 SZX, 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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BG02 SZX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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