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LJ61 AAZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,342 mi
Last recorded159,342 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 AAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 159,342 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 159,339 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Central. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,672 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2025 150,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,642 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 129,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,578 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,627 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,627 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Oct 2020 100,768 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 92,397 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,988 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2018 82,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65 r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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LJ61 AAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LJ61 AAZ, 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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LJ61 AAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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