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VK51 XZM

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,496 mi
Last recorded213,496 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 213,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 203,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front shock absorbers, action appears weak

Inner wheel arch liners fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator valve to flexible hose, pipe heavily corroded/pitted. advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Sun visor removed at time of test

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak. Advise repair now ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 203,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit, outer lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor not stowing properly (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front shock absorbers, action appears weak

Inner wheel arch liners fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator valve to flexible hose, pipe heavily corroded/pitted. advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak. Advise repair now ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2016 189,056 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 188,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 186,133 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,875 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,104 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 10 Apr 2013 153,032 miles

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

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

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 5 May 2012 139,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 114,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 85,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,856 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,498 miles

Cut in sidewall not exposing cords

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 61,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in sidewall not exposing cords

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 41,096 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,200 miles

Hand brake cables slightly corroded.

N/S/R tyre getting low on outer edge.

Rear discs worn.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Hand brake cables slightly corroded.

N/S/R tyre getting low on outer edge.

Rear discs worn.

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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VK51 XZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK51 XZM, 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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VK51 XZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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