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BK13 DCZ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

355,622 mi
Last recorded355,622 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 DCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 355,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 355,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 340,488 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 340,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 330,793 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 330,788 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 313,265 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 313,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 293,448 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 260,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 230,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 137,072 miles

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

Front antiroll bar has slight play at n/s/f D bush

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,516 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,516 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,611 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,611 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

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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BK13 DCZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 BK13 DCZ, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK13 DCZ registered?

BK13 DCZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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