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MV17 BRF

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 BRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 162,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 162,367 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper trim missing and likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

intercooler loose but still secure

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,922 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,916 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine front pipe joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted and touching body

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 125,915 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted and touching body

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,711 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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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MV17 BRF is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 MV17 BRF, 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 MV17 BRF registered?

MV17 BRF is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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