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BL13 HGO

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 181,320 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 181,275 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 174,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 174,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 168,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 168,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 162,853 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 157,426 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 157,426 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,765 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 136,741 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emisions to low for smoke meter to detect

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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BL13 HGO is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL13 HGO, 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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BL13 HGO is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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