2013 Vauxhall Vivaro · 35,821 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2013 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Vivaro years (35,821 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 122,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,821
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.5% of tests fail here (438% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.4%
- Suspension22%
- Brakes15.9%
- Steering14.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.31%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.45%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Stop lamp not working 5.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.54%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.32%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.61%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.06%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.62%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Vivaro years (35,821 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.31% of tests), position lamp not working (8.47% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (5.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 122,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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