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FD11 SMU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,591 mi
Last recorded192,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 SMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 192,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 186,508 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 186,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 178,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 178,508 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 167,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear parking brake may need some attention

Fail 20 Jul 2021 167,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear parking brake may need some attention

Pass 13 Jul 2020 157,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 157,696 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,388 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 147,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,833 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,439 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,253 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FD11 SMU 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 61.1%.

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 FD11 SMU, 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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FD11 SMU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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