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FX13 RCU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,425 mi
Last recorded190,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 190,425 miles

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

rear axle excessive corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 190,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 189,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 182,566 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 182,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 178,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 178,410 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 161,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,439 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FX13 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX13 RCU, 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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FX13 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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