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FB15 DVW

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB15 DVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 159,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 149,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight lift

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,061 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 139,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 129,255 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam do not stay on (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog and reverse lights all on dim (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clip broken away from arm (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reverse lens damaged, not affecting light output

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 120,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reverse lens damaged, not affecting light output

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,059 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 110,410 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre wearing uneven

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

front pads wearing uneven

Fail 30 May 2019 92,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear tyre wearing uneven

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

front pads wearing uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,882 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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FB15 DVW is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FB15 DVW, 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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What year was FB15 DVW registered?

FB15 DVW is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2015.

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