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FY61 VTA

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 116,800 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,723 miles

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

emissions too low to register

Fail 6 Jul 2023 114,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high +1% (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to m/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to m/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 92,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to m/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to m/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 76,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer lip of wheel damaged

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, Marked at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, Marked at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer lip of wheel damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel has damage to outer bead area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,179 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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FY61 VTA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 FY61 VTA, 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 FY61 VTA registered?

FY61 VTA is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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