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SA61 JVZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 JVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 140,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,979 miles

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Stut top mount worn

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 136,192 miles

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

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

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Stut top mount worn

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 129,000 miles

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,978 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,924 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,385 miles

Front Brake imbalance

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2022 112,385 miles

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

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

Front Brake imbalance

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2021 103,847 miles

Front Number plate delaminated

Offside Slight play in track rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2020 92,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 92,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,679 miles

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,679 miles

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

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

3rd Brake light not working

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm [195/65R 16C 104/102 T 8PR ] (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked,but not in zone A, & not affecting view

Fail 22 Dec 2017 77,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1x H4 bulb (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm [195/65R 16C 104/102 T 8PR ] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 1x 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1x 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen cracked,but not in zone A, & not affecting view

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,888 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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SA61 JVZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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