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SM13 ZFR

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,379 mi
Last recorded153,379 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 ZFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 153,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 153,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,725 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 147,719 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification ball joint fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front top strut mountings noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2023 138,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front top strut mountings noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2022 129,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 116,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,500 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SM13 ZFR 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 62.5%.

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 SM13 ZFR, 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 SM13 ZFR registered?

SM13 ZFR is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 August 2013.

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