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LS61 DSY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,287 mi
Last recorded220,287 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 DSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 220,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 218,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 216,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 206,805 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 206,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 187,755 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 166,601 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 166,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 144,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 120,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,208 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LS61 DSY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS61 DSY, 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 LS61 DSY registered?

LS61 DSY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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