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J13 SML

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,427 mi
Last recorded196,427 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 SML
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 196,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 193,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/low

Fail 11 Mar 2025 193,010 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/low

Pass 26 Mar 2024 191,616 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 191,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken off, still sat in lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 189,989 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 11 Apr 2022 185,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 179,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,721 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and has a nail in the outer shoulder area 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear view mirror housings damaged

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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J13 SML is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 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 J13 SML, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J13 SML registered?

J13 SML is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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