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EJ61 GZW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,040 mi
Last recorded41,040 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 GZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 41,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 39,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,315 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 33,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 30,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,348 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,096 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 26,096 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 21,193 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Causing knocking noise (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 21,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Causing knocking noise (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 15,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,878 miles

wiper blades split

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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EJ61 GZW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ61 GZW, 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 EJ61 GZW registered?

EJ61 GZW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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