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DS13 FTU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,029 mi
Last recorded105,029 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 FTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (o/s and n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel damaged and outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (o/s and n/s) all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel damaged and outer sill damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (o/s and n/s) all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 97,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,376 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts have slight lift

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber top mounts have slight lift

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,171 miles

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

Front brake pads 70% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 79,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 74,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,228 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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DS13 FTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS13 FTU, 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 DS13 FTU registered?

DS13 FTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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