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DY61 EWS

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,680 mi
Last recorded178,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 157,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 157,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 131,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 131,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,055 miles

front upper rollbar link dust covers deteriorated

hazard switch cover missing

n/s track rod end play/wear

screen damage

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pulled thru/detached at chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front upper rollbar link dust covers deteriorated

hazard switch cover missing

n/s track rod end play/wear

screen damage

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,716 miles

Coolant on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged

service due?

Fail 8 Sep 2017 66,716 miles

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

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

Coolant on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged

service due?

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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 EWS is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY61 EWS, 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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What year was DY61 EWS registered?

DY61 EWS is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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