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SG13 GKN

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

226,320 mi
Last recorded226,320 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 226,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer poor effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips os and ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 216,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 216,938 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged sitting on exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 216,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight ALL (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

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

all tyres old

Fail 6 Nov 2024 216,834 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR AND NSR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF AND NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 204,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 204,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 187,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 187,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 176,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

air conditioning radiator showing signs of wear

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2019 151,077 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust showing slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre showing signs of slight damage to tread area

offside rear coil spring upper coils closely packed ?[wrong spring fitted ?][still doing job]

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 18 Apr 2019 151,058 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside and offside rear hand (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust showing slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre showing signs of slight damage to tread area

offside rear coil spring upper coils closely packed ?[wrong spring fitted ?][still doing job]

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,264 miles

offside front driving lamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,759 miles

air conditioning radiator showing signs of deterioration

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

offside front lower driving lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 May 2016 58,337 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 58,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SG13 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SG13 GKN, 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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SG13 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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