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SW61 FZB

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,665 mi
Last recorded196,665 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 196,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,221 miles

tow bar electicalplug missing

Fail 2 Sep 2025 193,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tow bar electicalplug missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 183,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 166,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,662 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 128,576 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,637 miles

nearside front door trim insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,636 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,736 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SW61 FZB is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW61 FZB, 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 SW61 FZB registered?

SW61 FZB is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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