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OV61 VKC

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,447 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from middle of window screen ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, lower on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 160,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken part handed to customer. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from middle of window screen ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, lower on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 142,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 142,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,947 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 113,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,973 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,268 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 86,268 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,845 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 63,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,297 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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