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BN61 UAM

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,898 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2024 90,215 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens broken

Offside Rear Light cluster lens broken

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster lens broken but no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing appears worn but no play detected

Offside Rear Light cluster lens broken but no effect on emitted light

Fail 7 Sep 2022 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens broken but no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing appears worn but no play detected

Offside Rear Light cluster lens broken but no effect on emitted light

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Fail 27 Aug 2021 66,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear " Stop" lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,186 miles

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

Central Rear non obligatory stop lamp lens missing

Fail 2 Sep 2019 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear non obligatory stop lamp lens missing

Malfunction indicator light on

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 19 Sep 2018 47,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Light cluster lens cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,622 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster lens cracked

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,783 miles

Front Top suspension mounts sitting a differing heights, But there is no play.

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Nearside Front Washer jet not providing fluid ( windscreen still cleaned effectively by O/S/F)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 40,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inside edge and there is a small cut but cords are exposed. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Top suspension mounts sitting a differing heights, But there is no play.

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Nearside Front Washer jet not providing fluid ( windscreen still cleaned effectively by O/S/F)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,767 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,696 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,633 miles

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

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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BN61 UAM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN61 UAM, 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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BN61 UAM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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