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UT53 GUT

2020 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,064 mi
Last recorded95,064 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro61,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUT53 GUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 95,064 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 186,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 186,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigour (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigour (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 180,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear wheels corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 180,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear wheels corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 173,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 164,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 144,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2018 134,032 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ..REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2018 134,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 3 Mar 2017 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,408 miles

Front Upper both top strut bearing tight

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper both top strut bearing tight

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades torn

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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UT53 GUT is a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 61,138 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 UT53 GUT, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UT53 GUT is a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 July 2020.

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