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MA61 BUJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,194 mi
Last recorded193,194 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 193,194 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer and inner sills have slight damage

Fail 5 Mar 2026 193,192 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leaking from N/S/R brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 193,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 193,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 191,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 188,535 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 188,535 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 168,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 168,556 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 167,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 152,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,191 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 132,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 112,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,461 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

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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MA61 BUJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 MA61 BUJ, 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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MA61 BUJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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