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DS61 FBD

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,550 mi
Last recorded160,550 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 160,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 165,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 144,834 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 144,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 109,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,341 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower lamp unit damaged and repaired with tape

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

slight spongy feel to brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,340 miles

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

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

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

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

slight spongy feel to brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,857 miles

All four brakes discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,842 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 73,842 miles

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

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

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,614 miles

Chips in windscreen

EML on

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,313 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DS61 FBD is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS61 FBD, 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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DS61 FBD is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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