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DS62 LYW

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,202 mi
Last recorded272,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 LYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 272,202 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 258,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 243,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OTHER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 242,996 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D CONVERSIONS FITTED /NONE STANDARD (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement CALIPER ARM (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED TYPE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OTHER (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 229,785 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 229,760 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 211,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 195,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 193,329 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 193,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 189,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 184,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 184,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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DS62 LYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS62 LYW, 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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DS62 LYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2013.

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