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FP61 VMU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,552 mi
Last recorded184,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 VMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 184,552 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 184,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 171,275 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 171,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking nut loose - tightened up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 159,252 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 159,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,590 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D shape on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,785 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Poor ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,225 miles

front number plate cracked

slight smear to wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,569 miles

Emission tester unable to pick up readings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,832 miles

Chip in windscreen

Emmisions test unable to pick up readings

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FP61 VMU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FP61 VMU, 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 FP61 VMU registered?

FP61 VMU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FP61 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 VMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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