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FV13 PJY

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 PJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,406 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 134,346 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,805 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front hazard warning light switch damaged but still operational

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

Offside Rear rear light cluster damaged but not affecting light output

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged worn through by contact with detached anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper mounting has snapped off the strut, anti roll bar has dropped and bent and is in contact with brake hose and driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front hazard warning light switch damaged but still operational

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

Offside Rear rear light cluster damaged but not affecting light output

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,039 miles

Hazard warning light switch has a broken cover but switch is working correctly

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear Light lens broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant level low (on min)

Hazard warning light switch has a broken cover but switch is working correctly

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR brake discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,303 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,303 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV13 PJY is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV13 PJY, 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 FV13 PJY registered?

FV13 PJY is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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