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N13 SMV

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 96,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 96,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 92,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 86,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,934 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 70,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,654 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 37,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,966 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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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N13 SMV is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N13 SMV, 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 N13 SMV registered?

N13 SMV is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is N13 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 SMV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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