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DC17 MMU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,793 mi
Last recorded111,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 MMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 111,782 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 97,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror lower housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached adblu tank cover insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,590 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing Bumper damaged (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside lower mirror cover missing

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,485 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 89,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,712 miles

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

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 72,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,225 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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DC17 MMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DC17 MMU, 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 DC17 MMU registered?

DC17 MMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2017.

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