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BJ11 MBF

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,953 mi
Last recorded230,953 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 230,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 223,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 222,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 217,707 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 217,707 miles

Central Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 215,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 215,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Arm Position Needs Adjustment Wipers Catching Scuttle At Park Position (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2021 213,030 miles

Offside front tyre perished on outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2021 213,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear length of van (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside Front lower subframe rear mounting area, also had previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And perished in side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 210,883 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

wiper blades incorrectly a lined when parked

Pass 7 May 2019 202,231 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 202,231 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 195,932 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear pads wearing faster than nearside

Fail 30 Apr 2018 195,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear pads wearing faster than nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2017 191,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 191,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 188,714 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 188,714 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 182,535 miles

Check engine "spanner" light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level check warning on dash

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 182,535 miles

Check engine "spanner" light is on

Oil level check warning on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 143,510 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 143,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ11 MBF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ11 MBF, 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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BJ11 MBF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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