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BD17 SWX

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,103 mi
Last recorded160,103 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 SWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 160,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,671 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,960 miles

Nearside Rear damage to lamp assembly

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 136,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire adrift and fouling drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to lamp assembly

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,008 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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BD17 SWX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BD17 SWX, 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 BD17 SWX registered?

BD17 SWX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is BD17 SWX safe to buy?

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