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OV17 GCX

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,973 mi
Last recorded162,973 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 162,973 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

both mirrors repaired with tape

Fail 28 Apr 2026 162,973 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

both mirrors repaired with tape

Pass 31 Mar 2025 146,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 146,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 130,930 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,657 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,358 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 96,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,663 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 42,172 miles

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

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

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

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 GCX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

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

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