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BV52 CHL

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,488 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 135,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 133,102 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 132,934 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,378 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 130,364 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,374 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 125,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,635 miles

handbrake just met limits

Nearside track rod end has play

Nearside handbrake low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front disc's worn

nearside rear lower lamp damaged

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

rear disc's worn

Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,385 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened centre (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front disc's worn

nearside rear lower lamp damaged

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

rear disc's worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,349 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

oil leak

rear disc's worn & corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

oil leak

rear disc's worn & corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,838 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,838 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f upper suspension mount/bearing rough when turned

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear discs corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f upper suspension mount/bearing rough when turned

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear discs corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,027 miles

hanbrake cable corroded

n/s/r tyre very close to gunja limits

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,889 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall in poor condition. centre stop lamp ?

Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,889 miles

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

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

n/s rear tyre wall in poor condition. centre stop lamp ?

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,031 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 69,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BV52 CHL 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 58.6%.

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 BV52 CHL, 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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BV52 CHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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