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MK13 XEV

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,766 mi
Last recorded180,766 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 180,766 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 180,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 163,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer edge. 205 65 16 107 105 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 163,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer edge. 205 65 16 107 105 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,064 miles

corrosion to underside

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2023 148,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to underside

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,748 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,748 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,019 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 115,019 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,768 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 92,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 78,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 62,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,385 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 52,385 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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MK13 XEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MK13 XEV, 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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MK13 XEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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