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VE13 BYW

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,296 mi
Last recorded171,296 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 171,296 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 171,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 168,491 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 162,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 157,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 157,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,728 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 151,913 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 151,907 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,199 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 143,199 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,569 miles

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

Nearside Slight accident damage to ns sill panel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Slight accident damage to ns sill panel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,689 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,689 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VE13 BYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE13 BYW, 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 VE13 BYW registered?

VE13 BYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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