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DU11 SXW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,798 mi
Last recorded178,798 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 SXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 178,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine mounts worn

underside corroded in places

Pass 26 Sep 2025 178,579 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp - knocking noise on steering but no play detected on test

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Fail 26 Sep 2025 178,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s steering rack gaiter damp - knocking noise on steering but no play detected on test

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2024 177,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS A WELD REPAIR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS A WELD REPAIR

Fail 24 Sep 2024 177,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI HOSE TO FLEXI HOSE ON TRAILING ARM (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI HOSE TO FLEXI HOSE ON TRAILING ARM (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS A WELD REPAIR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS A WELD REPAIR

Pass 4 Sep 2023 177,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 171,446 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 164,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 160,198 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,226 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread, too close to side wall to repair.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,927 miles

nearside front linkrod slight play

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre cut outer side wall

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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DU11 SXW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DU11 SXW, 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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DU11 SXW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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