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OV61 VJZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,485 mi
Last recorded101,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 101,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 101,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly in upper rubber mounting

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

both front headlamps foggy

Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 90,825 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 85,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 85,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,389 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,389 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,686 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 67,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,916 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 57,916 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,858 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

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 VJZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

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

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