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RC54 RCS

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC54 RCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 99,390 miles

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

Rear Both brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2026 99,390 miles

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

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

Rear Both brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 85,710 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,520 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn come away (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 55,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,214 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,041 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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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RC54 RCS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RC54 RCS, 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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RC54 RCS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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