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FV61 HCU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 160,130 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 159,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 154,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,655 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,655 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,705 miles

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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FV61 HCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV61 HCU, 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 FV61 HCU registered?

FV61 HCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is FV61 HCU safe to buy?

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