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FN13 DFU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 DFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 148,852 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 148,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 146,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damaged, no affect on emitted light

hazard switch faulty but still operative

Fail 10 Apr 2024 144,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damaged, no affect on emitted light

hazard switch faulty but still operative

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,447 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,855 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 130,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,811 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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FN13 DFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FN13 DFU, 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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What year was FN13 DFU registered?

FN13 DFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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