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FM17 YFV

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 YFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,819 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 119,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 103,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 90,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,397 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,309 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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FM17 YFV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM17 YFV, 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 FM17 YFV registered?

FM17 YFV is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 August 2017.

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