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FV61 HDY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

285,500 mi
Last recorded285,500 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 285,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 344,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 320,302 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 303,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 295,050 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 295,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 286,634 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2019 272,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 257,809 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slighly out of shape

Offside Front brake pipe lighly corroded center

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 257,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slighly out of shape

Offside Front brake pipe lighly corroded center

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 228,236 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 228,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 196,247 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2016 196,247 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chip in windscreen

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2015 159,520 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2015 159,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,765 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 HDY 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 70.6%.

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 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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

FV61 HDY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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