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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

C5 ESUMOT history

C5 ESU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 22 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

C5 ESU silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,877 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ESU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ESU was last recorded at 117,877 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,876 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,877 miles
  • 2025 – 110,564 miles
  • 2024 – 105,163 miles
  • 2023 – 101,755 miles
  • 2022 – 97,511 miles
  • 2021 – 89,729 miles
  • 2020 – 79,472 miles
  • 2019 – 69,329 miles
  • 2018 – 59,521 miles
  • 2017 – 47,977 miles
  • 2016 – 35,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,877 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,877 miles
    Test number
    808447083824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,876 miles (+7,312)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    506349588732
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,564 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    491184655395
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake cable corroding

  4. Fail110,563 miles (+5,400)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,563 miles
    Test number
    340175768144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake cable corroding

  5. Pass105,163 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    519290129774
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded

  6. Fail105,163 miles (+3,408)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    635029147506
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded

  7. Pass101,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    405381727416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,755 miles (+4,244)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    409290681876
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,511 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    221566934314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,729 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    635566636378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,591 miles (+10,119)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,591 miles
    Test number
    154934909244
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,472 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    822196802365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,329 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    443656892131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,254 miles (+9,733)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    223507159398
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass59,521 miles (+47)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    751678435769
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Fail59,474 miles (+11,497)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    687161107078
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass47,977 miles (+11,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    774687649428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,984 miles
    Test number
    265022258527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,984 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,984 miles
    Test number
    113502556217
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint separated (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C5 ESU

Does C5 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ESU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ESU?
The MOT on C5 ESU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ESU done?
C5 ESU was recorded at 117,877 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
Has C5 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ESU has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ESU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 ESU find?
C5 ESU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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