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VK17 YJB

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 YJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 156,851 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Underside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 156,414 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,014 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 135,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,539 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 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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VK17 YJB is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK17 YJB, 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 VK17 YJB registered?

VK17 YJB is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2017.

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