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MV61 XSL

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,062 mi
Last recorded219,062 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 219,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 214,523 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 209,145 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 209,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 171,099 miles

Nearside INNER Steering Ball Joint (Rack & Pinion) has Excessive Free Play NOT introducing Excessive Steering Wheel Play at Wheel Rim.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE Related Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER AGE Related Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ROAD Springs REAR - NOT a Matched Set, These being of a DIFFERENT Design and there for having a DIFFERENT Spring Rebound and DIFFERENT Spring Compression Rate, there by affecting Vehicle Stability.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 171,098 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside INNER Steering Ball Joint (Rack & Pinion) has Excessive Free Play NOT introducing Excessive Steering Wheel Play at Wheel Rim.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE Related Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER AGE Related Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ROAD Springs REAR - NOT a Matched Set, These being of a DIFFERENT Design and there for having a DIFFERENT Spring Rebound and DIFFERENT Spring Compression Rate, there by affecting Vehicle Stability.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 163,715 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 115,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 95,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 82,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,586 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,443 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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MV61 XSL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV61 XSL, 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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MV61 XSL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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