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VE13 CTZ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,947 mi
Last recorded183,947 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 183,947 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 183,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount is worn to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,840 miles

Engine service indicator on

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 175,840 miles

Engine service indicator on

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 164,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to wear indicator 215/65/16 strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

coolant header tank empty

engine service indicator on

Fail 28 Dec 2023 164,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to wear indicator 215/65/16 strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant header tank empty

engine service indicator on

Pass 29 Nov 2022 152,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,962 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 119,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,457 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,104 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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VE13 CTZ 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 58.8%.

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 CTZ, 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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VE13 CTZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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