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BT02 VMU

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,474 mi
Last recorded195,474 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 195,474 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2012 189,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 189,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 185,112 miles

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

radiator deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2011 184,807 miles

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

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

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

radiator deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 171,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 171,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 164,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front number plate

rear brake compensator linkage arm rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2008 155,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 155,411 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 137,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 137,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 119,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 92,741 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 VMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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