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DS13 HSD

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,269 mi
Last recorded83,269 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 83,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded, OSF, NSF, OSR, NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 83,268 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint very noisy (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded, OSF, NSF, OSR, NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose allowing grease to escape. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,449 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot insecure and allowing grease to escape. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure but still preventing dust (grease as escaped) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,002 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 HSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

DS13 HSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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