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AJ53 ARM

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ARM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 127,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,798 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 112,368 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 97,299 miles

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

undertray fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,819 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,819 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AJ53 ARM is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 AJ53 ARM, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ53 ARM registered?

AJ53 ARM is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is AJ53 ARM safe to buy?

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