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BT02 TZE

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 145,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,007 miles

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 136,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 134,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,625 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 124,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 122,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 122,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 117,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 110,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 104,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 98,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 98,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 93,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor damage to nearside mirror glass

Fail 4 May 2013 93,391 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor damage to nearside mirror glass

Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,100 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 88,092 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 82,415 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 77,781 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2010 77,781 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 May 2009 73,234 miles

Oil leak

corrosion present on rear brake discs

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 May 2008 77,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,589 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 47,589 miles

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

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

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 TZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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