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BJ61 SPX

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 SPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 147,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 147,685 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 146,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 146,574 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

coolant level low

Pass 2 Apr 2021 142,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet prop securing clip broken/missing

Front both washer jets weak and slow to provide water

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from speedometer area

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view split wiper blades are scratching windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and damaging windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet prop securing clip broken/missing

Front both washer jets weak and slow to provide water

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from speedometer area

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view split wiper blades are scratching windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,331 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Fail 12 Nov 2019 133,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

engine oil low

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,233 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part due to incorrectly routed and kinked hose rubbing on suspension items (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,454 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both rear brake flexible hoses slightly kinked and incorrectly routed but not rubbing

Fail 15 Oct 2016 91,451 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both rear brake flexible hoses slightly kinked and incorrectly routed but not rubbing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ61 SPX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ61 SPX, 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 BJ61 SPX registered?

BJ61 SPX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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