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BK51 WVM

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,016 mi
Last recorded166,016 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 166,016 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 165,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,804 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 138,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs both side corroded all round.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,335 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear load area ply lined restricting inspections of testable areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 128,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear load area ply lined restricting inspections of testable areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,117 miles

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS NOISY

SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE ROD ENDS

Fail 23 Jan 2012 115,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS NOISY

SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE ROD ENDS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,090 miles

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

front top strut mounts noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front top strut mounts noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,005 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil was dangerously low spanner lamp was on!!!

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 66,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,234 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2005 47,003 miles

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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BK51 WVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK51 WVM, 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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BK51 WVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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