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AK61 VZP

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

282,221 mi
Last recorded282,221 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 282,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 282,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 270,767 miles

Inner sills coroded

Rear axle bushes starting to split

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 270,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner sills coroded

Rear axle bushes starting to split

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 253,023 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 253,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 253,012 miles

all discs corroded

slight fluctuation to all brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2021 253,010 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

all discs corroded

slight fluctuation to all brakes

Fail 16 Dec 2020 253,000 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 238,462 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 238,462 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment CABLE BROKE ON ROLLERS (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 225,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 225,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 191,028 miles

number plate lens missing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 191,028 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front top mounting creaking

number plate lens missing

offside front strut top mounting worn

washers not working on the near side

Pass 12 Dec 2016 164,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 164,169 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 137,972 miles

chip on screen zone b

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,720 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 117,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK61 VZP is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 AK61 VZP, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK61 VZP is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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