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DF65 HCL

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 145,123 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front sub frame rear brackets corroded

offside front suspension strut top worn

Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,440 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front inner sill jacking area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame rear stay assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front strut top mount worn

Fail 2 Sep 2025 134,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front inner sill jacking area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame rear stay assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front strut top mount worn

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,945 miles

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

Front bumper and lower trim loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting noise on turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper and lower trim loose

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lead loose on arm (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting noise on turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,872 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively BOTH LEADS OFF BOTTOM ARMS (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,494 miles

Front both sides abs wire brackets broken

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

Nearside external body damage

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,493 miles

Nearside body damage

Offside Front abs wire support bracket insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,193 miles

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

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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DF65 HCL is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF65 HCL, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DF65 HCL is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2015.

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