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DS13 HRU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 143,146 miles

Front FRONT SIDE SILLS SLIGHT CORRODED

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Fail 9 Jul 2026 143,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front FRONT SIDE SILLS SLIGHT CORRODED

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 2 Jul 2025 128,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 118,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,042 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb not fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from abs pump to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top suspension mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,385 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,832 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,513 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 82,511 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HRU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS13 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

DS13 HRU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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