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DY15 XEP

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,019 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,134 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,544 miles

ALL park brake cables are corroded

Nearside Front slight play at McPherson strut top mount

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

ALL park brake cables are corroded and have no flexibility

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mounting has slight play

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,522 miles

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

ALL park brake cables are corroded and have no flexibility

Front Both McPherson strut top mounts have slight movement/play

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY15 XEP is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 DY15 XEP, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DY15 XEP is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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