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BV61 DBZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 DBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 54,813 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to large fluid leak from brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rtear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Top mount bearings noisey

Offside Front Top mount bearings noisey

Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,301 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount bearings noisey

Offside Front Top mount bearings noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 52,146 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 49,763 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,717 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,107 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,107 miles

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

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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BV61 DBZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV61 DBZ, 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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BV61 DBZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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