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FG11 OWA

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,321 mi
Last recorded212,321 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 OWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 212,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 196,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2023 183,369 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 183,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,269 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 163,269 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,360 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 150,359 miles

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top strout mounting shock absob has an excessively worn bush.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm Worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,580 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm Worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 116,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,286 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,100 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 116,100 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring missing /broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,260 miles

Slight noise air intake area

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,905 miles

Offside tyre valve starting to perish

Stones in all tyres

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside tyre valve starting to perish

Stones in all tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,420 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,144 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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FG11 OWA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG11 OWA, 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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FG11 OWA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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