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VK51 YCE

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,721 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,589 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 75,589 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,141 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,936 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

m.o.t inspection carried out under wet conditions.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,099 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,932 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,306 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,010 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin and pitted

slight play to nearside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,247 miles

front pads starting to wear low

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,191 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,272 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,879 miles

3 advisorys at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2005 22,404 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

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 YCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YCE, 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 VK51 YCE registered?

VK51 YCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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