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B42 GEL

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,782 mi
Last recorded95,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 GEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front suspension strut top bearing/mount assembly worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front strut top bearings/bush assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2024 87,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 82,332 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 78,042 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 78,042 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,337 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor wire on lower suspension arm insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper susp strut top mount has slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2021 72,337 miles

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

Nearside Front abs sensor wire on lower suspension arm insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper susp strut top mount has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,960 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 67,950 miles

Front Brake cable damaged cable broken whilst carrying out brake test (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,393 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,454 miles

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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B42 GEL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B42 GEL, 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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B42 GEL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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