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GV51 HFA

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 158,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 153,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 150,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Rear discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded

headlight lens poor image

power steering pipe corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,771 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight lens poor image

power steering pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Rear discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 129,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/indicator reacting (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/indicator reacting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil springs corroded

washers poor

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,391 miles

Front dip aims poor[cleaned]

Front washers frozen

Rear pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,840 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 109,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,360 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 11 Nov 2008 91,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,546 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,527 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 79,404 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 79,384 miles

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

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

front pads appear low

os door check strap broken

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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GV51 HFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 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 GV51 HFA, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV51 HFA registered?

GV51 HFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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