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ME53 BLC

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 BLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 55,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,498 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,838 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 23,508 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020

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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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ME53 BLC is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 ME53 BLC, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ME53 BLC registered?

ME53 BLC is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 June 2017.

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