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FE61 FZJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,824 mi
Last recorded227,824 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 FZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 227,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 227,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 221,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 221,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 216,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 210,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Sep 2023 210,012 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor rubbed through on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Sep 2022 203,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 203,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 197,007 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 197,007 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 187,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 174,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 174,045 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,094 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 163,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,147 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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FE61 FZJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE61 FZJ, 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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FE61 FZJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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