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FJ63 VKA

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

298,989 mi
Last recorded298,989 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 298,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe sections showing light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 295,541 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 295,541 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 284,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 261,894 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 237,712 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 212,740 miles

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

front subframe bushes showing movement wear and fatigue

Fail 20 May 2022 212,740 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

front subframe bushes showing movement wear and fatigue

Pass 19 May 2021 193,298 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 193,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 172,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 172,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 155,474 miles

o/s/rear tyre has a cut to the inner wall

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 150,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 119,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,754 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 88,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 61,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2015 36,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 296 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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FJ63 VKA is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FJ63 VKA, 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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FJ63 VKA is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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