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OV61 VHY

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,180 mi
Last recorded130,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,180 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 130,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,071 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,341 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 115,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,704 miles

Central Stop light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,704 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Stop light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,173 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OV61 VHY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV61 VHY, 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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What year was OV61 VHY registered?

OV61 VHY is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is OV61 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VHY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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