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OV17 FZB

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,454 mi
Last recorded221,454 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 FZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 221,454 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 221,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 195,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not in clips (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc dust shield deteriorating (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 195,916 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not in clips (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc dust shield deteriorating (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 185,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 185,710 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 168,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 168,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 145,568 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 145,554 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 112,411 miles

Slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 112,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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OV17 FZB is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OV17 FZB, 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 OV17 FZB registered?

OV17 FZB is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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