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SJ13 XVK

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 XVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 142,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 141,349 miles

Central Rear Lower Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 141,348 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 135,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 135,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 127,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 127,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,025 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 122,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail strut top bush bearing gone resting & rubbing mounting point, (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate insecure.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate insecure.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,870 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,252 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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SJ13 XVK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ13 XVK, 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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SJ13 XVK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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