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DE61 GBX

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,798 mi
Last recorded255,798 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 GBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 255,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 250,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 250,926 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Lower under cover fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 246,068 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount/Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount/Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 23 Oct 2023 246,068 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount/Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount/Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 6 Oct 2022 231,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 216,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 216,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and leaking grease on to brake caliper (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 200,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate cover corroded please keep checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 200,302 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate cover corroded please keep checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 181,839 miles

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

zero emissions

Pass 9 Oct 2018 158,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 158,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 142,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 142,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,223 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 106,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,903 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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DE61 GBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE61 GBX, 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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DE61 GBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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