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YK13 XAB

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,551 mi
Last recorded169,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 XAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 169,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 169,551 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 165,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 165,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 152,326 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 152,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,325 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 148,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,372 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 103,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,550 miles

both front tyres cracking, walls

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,699 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing centre row (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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YK13 XAB is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YK13 XAB, 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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YK13 XAB is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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