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DN51 HNJ

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 HNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 171,984 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 171,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 171,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 171,126 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 170,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 168,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 168,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 166,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 166,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 163,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 159,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 156,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 145,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 145,272 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 139,427 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 134,034 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 134,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind to front brakes.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,261 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 126,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 119,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 112,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

offside lower balljoint has play evident and gaitor ripped

Pass 1 Aug 2009 106,359 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre waering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2009 106,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre waering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 102,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 95,739 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 95,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 92,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 92,543 miles

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

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

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

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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DN51 HNJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 DN51 HNJ, 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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DN51 HNJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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