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SM17 WYW

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 WYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 136,596 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise from engine when cold

unable to check rear brake pads due to wheel trims obscuring vision

Fail 27 Nov 2025 136,596 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs cable insecure on suspension arm (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise from engine when cold

unable to check rear brake pads due to wheel trims obscuring vision

Pass 26 Nov 2024 114,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 114,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,472 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,139 miles

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INOP

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 75,801 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 23 May 2022 75,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wires at lower wishbone. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

cannot fully check front suspension components due to excess play in both track rod ends.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,137 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,077 miles

high level brake light inop

add blue light on

Fail 24 Jun 2020 38,077 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

add blue light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Jun 2020

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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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SM17 WYW is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 SM17 WYW, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM17 WYW registered?

SM17 WYW is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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