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MF61 LWN

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,093 mi
Last recorded176,093 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 LWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 176,093 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 169,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 169,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 160,107 miles

Engine coolant reservoir empty

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

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

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

Oil warning lamp on, and oil below minimum level

Powertrain malfunction light on

Service light on

Fail 20 Jun 2024 160,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Engine coolant reservoir empty

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

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

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

Oil warning lamp on, and oil below minimum level

Powertrain malfunction light on

Service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2023 152,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 152,670 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 138,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 104,400 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,608 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,606 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,760 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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MF61 LWN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF61 LWN, 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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MF61 LWN is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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