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MJ61 KXY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,688 mi
Last recorded177,688 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 KXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 177,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 170,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 160,090 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 160,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,713 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 151,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,596 miles

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))

service warning lamp indicates service due

Fail 21 Feb 2022 140,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

service warning lamp indicates service due

Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,355 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2021 132,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 123,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,782 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,853 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,620 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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MJ61 KXY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MJ61 KXY, 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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MJ61 KXY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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