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BU57 FEY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU57 FEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 58,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,910 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 183,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 177,867 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 177,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 170,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak from oil filter housing

Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 166,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 166,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 166,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 86,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,621 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of all items.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of all items.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,176 miles

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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BU57 FEY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BU57 FEY, 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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BU57 FEY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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