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LJ15 LKU

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,796 mi
Last recorded168,796 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 LKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 168,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 168,796 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 168,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear pads not inspected - unable to view through wheel trims

Pass 9 May 2024 157,015 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 157,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65R16 107/105 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 156,875 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY Close to limit...205 65R16 107/105 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT...CHANGE ASAP!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 143,937 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LJ15 LKU is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 LJ15 LKU, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ15 LKU is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2015.

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