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FN52 UYB

2002 Opel Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,239 mi
Last recorded169,239 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Vivaro98,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 UYB
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 168,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 168,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 167,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 161,147 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 150,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,807 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 140,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,795 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,744 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on dash

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,161 miles

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

engine managment light on

front reg plate deterioraring

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,128 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

front reg plate deterioraring

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,878 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leaks

n/s lower panel damaged

o/s/r corner bumper cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,624 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,841 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,090 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,067 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,500 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 61,471 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,804 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 47,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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FN52 UYB is a 2002 Opel Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN52 UYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN52 UYB is a 2002 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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