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FP17 SWJ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Loose bolt in centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

No smoke emission detected & unable to get engine speed measurement.

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 56,499 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 56,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2024 48,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,534 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 42,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 34,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 15,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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FP17 SWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP17 SWJ, 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 FP17 SWJ registered?

FP17 SWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2017.

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