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LK13 MBF

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

326,414 mi
Last recorded326,414 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 MBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 326,414 miles

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 25 Mar 2024 313,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 305,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 298,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 289,407 miles

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 23 Mar 2020 282,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 282,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 258,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 242,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 242,655 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 212,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 167,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,315 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 MBF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MBF, 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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LK13 MBF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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