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MF61 LXM

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 LXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 166,227 miles

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

trouble codes see O D B health check

Fail 8 Jan 2026 166,227 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near/side slow in operation 52% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

trouble codes see O D B health check

Pass 15 Jan 2025 161,598 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 161,598 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,584 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 157,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 153,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also fitted so that it is fouling the offside of the chassis at the front subframe brace. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front knuckle assembly is covered in grease, which is also on the inside of the wheel and brake caliper. Brake friction components do not appear to be contaminated.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Bracket broken away from lower arm. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Appears incorrectly fitted, and is fouling the bodyshell. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efforts only just reach requirements, and do not lock at full effort.

Service brake pedal approaching end of reserve travel, also slightly softer than average.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 149,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount/bearing appears to have collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Appears incorrectly fitted, and is fouling the bodyshell. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Does not always work without hesitation. Needs wiggling occasionally. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efforts only just reach requirements, and do not lock at full effort.

Service brake pedal approaching end of reserve travel, also slightly softer than average.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, between tank and rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Routing inconsistent. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,669 miles

Offside Front Lower wire hanging down below and behind front bumper

Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 136,487 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated INSICURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,802 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,802 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,285 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 LXM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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