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AL02 SEA

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 SEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

deterioration to hazard light switch

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2025 65,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

deterioration to hazard light switch

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,298 miles

some wear to front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2023 59,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some wear to front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2023 59,687 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some wear to front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2022 57,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 57,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 50,571 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,913 miles

some wear to brake discs

tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,379 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

slight stiffness in nearside and offside front top strut bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,028 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

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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AL02 SEA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL02 SEA, 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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What year was AL02 SEA registered?

AL02 SEA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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