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GL52 SEA

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,740 mi
Last recorded183,740 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 SEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 183,740 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 183,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Daytime running bulb

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper engine mounting worn

Pass 19 Mar 2025 160,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 160,334 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 181,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 154,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 170,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 157,804 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged curb (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r lamp lens slight damage

Fail 1 Feb 2022 139,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r lamp lens slight damage

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both steering rack gaiters twisted but not leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2021 135,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

high level stop light inop

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both steering rack gaiters twisted but not leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,279 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 137,712 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broke (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,153 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 133,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,816 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage flexi hose by steering pump (2.3.3b)

no ball hitch fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 126,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 125,048 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 109,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre section exhaust deteriorating

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,973 miles

front tyres wearing low

oil leak, possibly offside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,973 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing low

oil leak, possibly offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,525 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,525 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Oil leak

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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GL52 SEA is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 GL52 SEA, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GL52 SEA is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2015.

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