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VU13 EKC

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,663 mi
Last recorded175,663 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 EKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 175,663 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency reading less than expected needs adjustment/repair

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced recommend a wax oil/ treatment be applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard switch needs cleaning /repair /replacement . needs a wiggle to work

horn is intermittent and needs attention

Pass 29 Jul 2024 157,661 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SMALL CRACK IN LOWER ns SCREEN (OUT OF VIEW)

Fail 29 Jul 2024 157,661 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SMALL CRACK IN LOWER ns SCREEN (OUT OF VIEW)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 143,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 143,735 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 138,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 130,821 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement CALIPER HANDBRAKE ARM SIEZED (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working NSF , OSF and NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 113,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti role bar BUSHS worn,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,073 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,064 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,157 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,774 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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VU13 EKC is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU13 EKC, 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 VU13 EKC registered?

VU13 EKC is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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