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VX63 UVJ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,377 mi
Last recorded167,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 UVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 167,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbon/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front outrigger corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2026 167,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbon/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

o/s front outrigger corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,281 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 144,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached dpf joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,064 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 130,064 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,247 miles

rear handbrake cable starting to rust

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 104,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,201 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal anti-slip rubber split (3.3.A.1b)

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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VX63 UVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX63 UVJ, 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 VX63 UVJ registered?

VX63 UVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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