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EK13 HBG

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 197,845 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 197,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 187,261 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing close to 2mm

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closer inspection needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 187,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside front bush (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing close to 2mm

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closer inspection needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 169,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi coupling has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded through retaining clips near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

Rear Unable to check rear belts due to load on rear seats.

Fail 9 Nov 2023 169,830 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi coupling has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded through retaining clips near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

Rear Unable to check rear belts due to load on rear seats.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,179 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 155,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 141,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass (3.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,249 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 100,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.. Advise attention. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and worn close to limit on outer shoulder

eml lamp on

headlamp converters fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 52,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp converters fitted

eml lamp on

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and worn close to limit on outer shoulder

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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EK13 HBG is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK13 HBG, 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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EK13 HBG is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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