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BK52 TXH

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,245 mi
Last recorded169,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,245 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 169,229 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 168,638 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 168,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 166,320 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 166,320 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 163,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 156,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 147,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 137,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,785 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,337 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 125,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 123,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 123,417 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,567 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 116,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011 111,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,367 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F AND O/S/F WIPERS SPLIT

Fail 1 Jun 2009 90,985 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F AND O/S/F WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 31 May 2008 77,567 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

N/S F WIPER SPLIT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 46,420 miles

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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BK52 TXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK52 TXH, 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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BK52 TXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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