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BJ11 WEU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,592 mi
Last recorded225,592 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 225,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and centre pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 225,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on test lane (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and centre pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 208,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 208,835 miles

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

Front Subframe insecue at rear mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 184,485 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 184,479 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,044 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 144,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link bottom dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 125,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link bottom dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 111,456 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount has to much play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Slight play in nearside track rod inner ball joint.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Slight play in nearside track rod inner ball joint.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,402 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,419 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in the steering rack joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,845 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WEU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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