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FJ17 GMV

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,259 mi
Last recorded168,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 GMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 168,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 142,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 142,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush inner bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre seats outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged centre seats, outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both wipers slight smear

n/s mirror unit damaged. not likely to cause injury

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,792 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged n/s outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged o/s outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

centre row seats n/s and o/s outer catches missing covers

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,030 miles

n/s wing mirror plastic housing backing damaged

Pass 17 May 2020

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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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FJ17 GMV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FJ17 GMV, 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 FJ17 GMV registered?

FJ17 GMV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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The MOT history for FJ17 GMV 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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