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MK17 ULJ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,625 mi
Last recorded155,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 155,625 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 155,291 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold dpf area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear back plate corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 144,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,062 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,062 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,231 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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MK17 ULJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK17 ULJ, 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 MK17 ULJ registered?

MK17 ULJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is MK17 ULJ safe to buy?

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