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SY11 SWZ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 SWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 169,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 169,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pump to servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 168,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 167,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 154,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded abs running forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,193 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 144,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,448 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,998 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,473 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear off fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear off fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,646 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

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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SY11 SWZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY11 SWZ, 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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SY11 SWZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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