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MV17 BYU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,193 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,585 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,026 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 115,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,186 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,671 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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MV17 BYU 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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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