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BL11 ZLN

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,647 mi
Last recorded203,647 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 203,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 199,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 195,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 190,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 190,628 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES LOW EFFORT NSR 29KG OSR 92KG (1.4.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 186,578 miles

BOOST HOSE SPLIT

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 182,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 177,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 164,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 144,711 miles

AT 16% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Macpherson strut:ns front creaking in upper support bearing assembly when checked on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak around gearbox area

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented un-laden

Fail 10 Jun 2016 144,711 miles

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

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

AT 16% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Macpherson strut:ns front creaking in upper support bearing assembly when checked on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak around gearbox area

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented un-laden

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,254 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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)

light corrosion to some underbody components

washers provided sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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)

light corrosion to some underbody components

washers provided sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BL11 ZLN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc 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 BL11 ZLN, 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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BL11 ZLN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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