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DY13 GKU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 114,223 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and x 2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

nsf top mount have slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2024 106,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and x 2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nsf top mount have slight play

Pass 26 May 2023 96,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wall perished nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in top bearing jacked up position

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 96,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wall perished nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake low on effort

Nearside slight play in top bearing jacked up position

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,688 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 81,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,740 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 64,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2019 60,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 50,689 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 50,689 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DY13 GKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY13 GKU, 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 DY13 GKU registered?

DY13 GKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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