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M21 DSF

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 DSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 147,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,979 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface rust

Fail 15 Jun 2023 113,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing gone to one side

o/s/f top mount wearing

wipers condition

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing gone to one side

o/s/f top mount wearing

wipers condition

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,352 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,481 miles

discs and metal brake pipes corroding

mirrors condition

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,481 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

discs and metal brake pipes corroding

mirrors condition

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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M21 DSF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M21 DSF, 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 M21 DSF registered?

M21 DSF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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