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ML61 XHK

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,997 mi
Last recorded223,997 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 223,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 201,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 201,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 195,092 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 195,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 169,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 169,294 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,636 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate badly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate badly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,380 miles

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated.

n/s & centre parking brake cables slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 124,380 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated.

n/s & centre parking brake cables slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2018 103,596 miles

Central Parking brake cable slightly corroded.

Nearside Parking brake cable slightly corroded.

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 103,596 miles

Central Parking brake cable slightly corroded.

Nearside Parking brake cable slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,672 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 50,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,884 miles

undertrays fitted

wipers catching trim

Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

wipers catching trim

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s reverse light lens missing

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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ML61 XHK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML61 XHK, 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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ML61 XHK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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