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OV13 GVE

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,523 mi
Last recorded161,523 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 GVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 161,523 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 161,451 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 12 Dec 2024 159,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low near wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 159,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush came out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm mounting bush came out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low near wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 153,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 153,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 136,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 136,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,625 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat child seat fitted

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger seat child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV13 GVE 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 OV13 GVE, 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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OV13 GVE is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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