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FJ17 VZH

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 97,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS cable loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,147 miles

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

Offside Front minor damage drop link gaiter

Rear high brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,984 miles

Nearside Rear light unit is cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 37,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit is cracked

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged/ close to exposed cords 205/65 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 22,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 VZH is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FJ17 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

FJ17 VZH is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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