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MV17 DFZ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,286 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 124,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front abs wires insecure

alternator casing damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine splash guard missing

o/s and n/s/f inner wing splash guards damaged and insecure

vacuum sensor damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,146 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2025 115,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,195 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 DFZ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 MV17 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

MV17 DFZ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2017.

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