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BU52 CEV

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 156,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 147,413 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel tank insecure brackets (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c 8ply (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 140,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 140,501 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From turbo leaking onto exhaust ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,233 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank and brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,597 miles

Ball joint has slight play both sides track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine incident lamp illuminated

one fuel tank strap badly corroded,but tank secure

Fail 28 Aug 2015 115,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play both sides track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine incident lamp illuminated

one fuel tank strap badly corroded,but tank secure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,182 miles

high level stop light does not work

Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

high level stop light does not work

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 93,568 miles

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

airbag light

o/s/r tyre worn lose to limit and perished

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 17 Oct 2012 90,539 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Airbag Warning light Illuminated

Engine Warning Light Illuminated

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,740 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,740 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,958 miles

nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,610 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,710 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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BU52 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU52 CEV, 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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BU52 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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