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NK17 GWU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK17 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026

Offside Rear reverse lamp lense damaged

Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp lense damaged

Rear Nail in tyre both

Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 177,446 miles

Mileage display is faulty, not showing correctly

Steering lock not functioning Locks one way (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 177,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mileage display is faulty, not showing correctly

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp is not working

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

Steering lock not functioning Locks one way (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 123,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,777 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,272 miles

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

rear brake pads very thin

some play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 27 Aug 2021 31,272 miles

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

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

rear brake pads very thin

some play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020

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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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NK17 GWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NK17 GWU, 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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NK17 GWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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