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DE08 ALF

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,287 mi
Last recorded167,287 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ALF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 167,287 miles

Front Both headlight lenses fogging

Fail 29 Sep 2026 167,287 miles

Front Both headlight lenses fogging

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Reg plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 162,539 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 162,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end gaiter torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 158,304 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 158,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 154,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 154,815 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 151,224 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 151,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 145,407 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front reg plate damaged and delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,895 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear b/discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear b/pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 134,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 126,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No. plate lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,239 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs wearing and rusted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs wearing and rusted (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,359 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 113,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 92,879 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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DE08 ALF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE08 ALF, 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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DE08 ALF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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