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L9 PBG

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,361 mi
Last recorded162,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 162,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 152,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 152,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 143,023 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 132,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 123,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 114,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 114,443 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 105,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,687 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limits and perished on side walls

Nearside inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,416 miles

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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L9 PBG 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 64.7%.

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 L9 PBG, 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 L9 PBG registered?

L9 PBG is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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