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DY61 BYZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,142 mi
Last recorded258,142 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 258,142 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 258,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 252,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 240,647 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 240,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 211,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 211,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 195,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 192,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 169,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 169,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 144,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,422 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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DY61 BYZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY61 BYZ, 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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DY61 BYZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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