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VK51 XZX

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,409 mi
Last recorded185,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 185,409 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 185,315 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 176,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 176,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2013 169,452 miles

Advise bottom Crank pulley and Aux belt worn (further investigation required)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 169,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise bottom Crank pulley and Aux belt worn (further investigation required)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 164,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 164,021 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 155,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 155,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 146,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 137,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 121,357 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,357 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 112,339 miles

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

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

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 XZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VK51 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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