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BN61 YAJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 153,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 148,469 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 145,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 143,721 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,484 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 124,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 107,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,195 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,195 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 YAJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YAJ, 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 BN61 YAJ registered?

BN61 YAJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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