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2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 KVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,764 miles

Front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 142,764 miles

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 138,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 136,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 136,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,980 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 132,980 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,835 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 125,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,927 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,551 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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BU13 KVW 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 BU13 KVW, 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 BU13 KVW registered?

BU13 KVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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