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BT02 TYW

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,309 mi
Last recorded174,309 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 174,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 173,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 170,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 169,990 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 161,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,002 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively c.v joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 153,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively c.v joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,631 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 146,573 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 139,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 132,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 123,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 114,842 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 106,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 101,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 101,570 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

2x nails in o/s/r tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front screen just below the swept area on drivers side of screen

high level brake light not working not sure wheather its wired up or not

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 24 May 2013 95,373 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

parking brake lever travel high

slight chaffing to o/s/f brake hose where hose has been rubbing on strut leg not reaching the cords

small stone chip in lower part of drivers side of screen

Fail 22 May 2013 95,348 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

parking brake lever travel high

slight chaffing to o/s/f brake hose where hose has been rubbing on strut leg not reaching the cords

small stone chip in lower part of drivers side of screen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,007 miles

drivers seat belt buckle sticking

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

signs of front brake hoses have been rubbing on front suspension struts

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

stone chip in front screen just on the swept area of drivers side

Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,007 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle sticking

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

signs of front brake hoses have been rubbing on front suspension struts

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

stone chip in front screen just on the swept area of drivers side

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2011

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs appear to be slightly worn

both front wipers slight smearing

both rear brake discs corrosion/pitting

vehicle presented engine coolant bottle empty basic maintenance

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,825 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 61,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,770 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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BT02 TYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 BT02 TYW, 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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BT02 TYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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