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FE17 HCU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,914 mi
Last recorded174,914 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 HCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 174,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 157,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,655 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,218 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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FE17 HCU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE17 HCU, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE17 HCU registered?

FE17 HCU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FE17 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 HCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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