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MV13 TGU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,634 mi
Last recorded197,634 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 197,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 197,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 190,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 190,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 190,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 164,401 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Main central park brake cable starting to get abit corroded

N/S w/blade rubber starting to split at ends

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint

Pass 11 Nov 2019 157,224 miles

Drivers window difficult to open or close

Emissions smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Main p/brake cable starting to get abit corroded

O/S door mirror unit abit damaged and lower glass missing

Slight wear and seperation starting at both rear main suspension/radius arm main bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2019 157,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall area (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Drivers window difficult to open or close

Emissions smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low and near limits

Front and rear outer b/pads worm low and almost ON limits of wear (esp N/S/R, ON limit of wear it appears)

Main p/brake cable starting to get abit corroded

O/S door mirror unit abit damaged and lower glass missing

P.A.S. fluid level abit low

Slight wear and seperation starting at both rear main suspension/radius arm main bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,013 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Fail 12 Nov 2018 148,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top spring/suspension mounting has excessive movement when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front number plate

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 125,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV13 TGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV13 TGU, 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 MV13 TGU registered?

MV13 TGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is MV13 TGU safe to buy?

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