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MA61 FWU

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,476 mi
Last recorded156,476 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 FWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 156,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 155,444 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 153,542 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass slight damage

metal brake pipes all round corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded From Axel Flexy Hose To Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Cracked Not Adversely Effecting Drivers View (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front To Rear Sections Corroded From Behind Fuel Tank To Axel Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 151,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Pads 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 151,629 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Pads 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close Outer Edge 195/65/16c 104/102T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Across Centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,046 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 150,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 148,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 148,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

power steering pump noisey

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,540 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 113,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and starting too split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,097 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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MA61 FWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MA61 FWU, 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 MA61 FWU registered?

MA61 FWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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