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S13 FAJ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 110,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 110,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,231 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,228 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be on or close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,627 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 215/60/17c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 215/60/17c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 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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S13 FAJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S13 FAJ, 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 S13 FAJ registered?

S13 FAJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is S13 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 FAJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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