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VU17 DFA

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,360 mi
Last recorded178,360 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 178,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front subframe bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 175,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 175,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 160,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 160,620 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 140,528 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight blow from egr valve and or exhaust component

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not shore wear from but very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,744 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 99,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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VU17 DFA is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VU17 DFA, 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 VU17 DFA registered?

VU17 DFA is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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