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SA61 JVF

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,813 mi
Last recorded167,813 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 JVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 167,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at floor front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 167,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear hanging out hole but secure (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at floor front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,403 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 157,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 150,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,023 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs wire insulation rubbed through. (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 145,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs wire insulation rubbed through. (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16) ( worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 138,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush bonding has failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16) ( worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 127,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 116,065 miles

Emissions not tested No access to battery or other suitable connection to measure engine speed. Smoke head not detecting accelerations. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber burst. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper parking brake lever not moving. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,330 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,245 miles

Front bumper damaged/distorted

Front registration plate distorted but still legible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,245 miles

Front bumper damaged/distorted

Front registration plate distorted but still legible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SA61 JVF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SA61 JVF, 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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SA61 JVF is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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