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MJ11 WAO

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,480 mi
Last recorded221,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 WAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 221,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 220,553 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 220,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe and connection leaking corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 220,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 220,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 213,195 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 213,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 208,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 197,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 197,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 187,221 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 179,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 174,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 173,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 172,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 167,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 163,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 154,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 136,509 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 136,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Bonnet release lever insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 99,312 miles

front tyres are worn -3mm -205/65/16c

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded not yet excessive

passenger sliding door handle is slightly insecure ,but still operates as it should

rear bumper trim under bumper slightly insecure

service due warning lamp is on

Fail 13 May 2015 99,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres are worn -3mm -205/65/16c

front upper strut bearings are rough in rotation of steering whilst carrying out lock to lock check

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded not yet excessive

passenger sliding door handle is slightly insecure ,but still operates as it should

rear bumper trim under bumper slightly insecure

service due warning lamp is on

Pass 28 May 2014 70,331 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Fail 26 May 2014 70,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Bonnet release catch broken

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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MJ11 WAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJ11 WAO, 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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MJ11 WAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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