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VU13 ERK

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,346 mi
Last recorded178,346 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 178,346 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring has moved out of mounting/seat

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 178,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring has moved out of mounting/seat

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 172,675 miles

Stone chip NS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 163,160 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 163,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 156,518 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 155,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 155,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 151,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 140,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,304 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 130,726 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,189 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,281 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 50,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ERK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

VU13 ERK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is VU13 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 ERK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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