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VU17 DMY

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 DMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,658 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 59,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65R16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,940 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65R16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,188 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 DMY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU17 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

VU17 DMY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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