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DY61 UBK

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,493 mi
Last recorded224,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 224,493 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 224,491 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 216,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 216,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 202,490 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 202,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 188,564 miles

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

lagging nearside front brake, but not excessive

nearside rear tyre badly worn outer edge

wear both front top mountings

Fail 5 Sep 2022 188,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lagging nearside front brake, but not excessive

nearside rear tyre badly worn outer edge

wear both front top mountings

Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,067 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 165,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 2020 152,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,837 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))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine mounting deteriorated and contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

offside front suspension components contaminated with oil

rear section of handbrake cable corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 140,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine mounting deteriorated and contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

offside front suspension components contaminated with oil

rear discs badly pitted

rear section of handbrake cable corroded

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,375 miles

offside front tyre low inner edge

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre low inner edge

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,169 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT DROPLINK

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,973 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT

Fail 4 Aug 2016 102,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly TOP MOUNT (2.5.B.1b)

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY NEAR LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,374 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,374 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,042 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UBK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY61 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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