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LK13 LZU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

435,692 mi
Last recorded435,692 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 LZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 435,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mil on

Pass 21 Oct 2024 405,492 miles

MIL on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 405,491 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 396,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 396,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 385,095 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 374,358 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 374,358 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 365,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 365,072 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 339,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 311,515 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 311,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Upper engine stabilizer rubber mounting worn

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2018 258,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 191,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 166,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,985 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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LK13 LZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK13 LZU, 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 LK13 LZU registered?

LK13 LZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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