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SB05 BOW

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,049 mi
Last recorded110,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 110,049 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2026 110,048 miles

Brake disc contaminated Both front brake discs contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake disc contaminated Both rear brake discs contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated Both rear brake pads contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated Outer pads contaminated on both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,517 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 103,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some light surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2024 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some light surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,287 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

some noise & wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,842 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

engine service light on

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,842 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

engine service light on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,513 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 57,513 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,944 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 38,944 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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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SB05 BOW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 SB05 BOW, 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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SB05 BOW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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