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BN52 SYV

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 SYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 154,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,590 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 151,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,888 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,882 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,581 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ACROSS TOP OF PLATE. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view SMALL CRACK ON MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating SIDELIGHT VERY DIM. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage OUTER DOOR TRIM LOOSE,HANG DOWN AND OUTWARDS. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ACROSS TOP OF PLATE. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view SMALL CRACK ON MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,426 miles

small stone chip lower corner of screen o/s/f

spare wheel missing

unable to see rear brake pads,as disc cover and full wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small stone chip lower corner of screen o/s/f

spare wheel missing

unable to see rear brake pads,as disc cover and full wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,535 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,938 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,142 miles

Int/fault on hazard lights

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,365 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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BN52 SYV 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 65.2%.

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 BN52 SYV, 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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What year was BN52 SYV registered?

BN52 SYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 SYV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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