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FV17 DBY

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 DBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 60,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,136 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 52,023 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,289 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 46,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,511 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 38,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 25,137 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight both 215/60x17 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2020

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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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FV17 DBY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV17 DBY, 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 FV17 DBY registered?

FV17 DBY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is FV17 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 DBY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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