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BV61 DFY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,564 miles

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

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

Rear Beam corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play both front upper strut top mounts

Fail 17 Sep 2025 95,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Beam corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play both front upper strut top mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,210 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, 20 inch, 24 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, body to hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,305 miles

Battery box cradle bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot on outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,305 miles

Battery box cradle bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot on outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,262 miles

Battery support heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot on outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Turbo damp with oil

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from turbo

Strap for battery tray is corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,059 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Strong diesel smell from under the bonnet

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,059 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Strong diesel smell from under the bonnet

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,114 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 69,122 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,112 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,069 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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BV61 DFY 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 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 BV61 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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