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DF17 VZP

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 VZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mounting creaking on rotation

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

engine auxilliary drive noise

nail in o/s rear tyre

no smoke detected at time of test.

Fail 18 Dec 2025 112,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine auxilliary drive noise

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot build up around turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount creaking on rotation

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring loose and chafing on driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Offside Front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic cover behind bumper restricting airflow to radiator

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp has slight damage

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp has slight damage

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,637 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,581 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,206 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Jun 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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DF17 VZP 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 66.7%.

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 DF17 VZP, 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 DF17 VZP registered?

DF17 VZP is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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