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SH53 FFF

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,356 mi
Last recorded113,356 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 113,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,330 miles

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

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

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

Wipers only work on one speed

Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,330 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Wipers only work on one speed

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 62,674 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,577 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Puncture.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,577 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Puncture.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,514 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,563 miles

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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SH53 FFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH53 FFF, 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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What year was SH53 FFF registered?

SH53 FFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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