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SY11 VKV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 162,038 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 162,020 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak engine aera (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,159 miles

Slight fuel leak

Pass 25 May 2019 126,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension strut has movement at upper bearing

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

Pass 23 May 2018 107,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mounting partial seized

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 23 May 2018 107,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mounting partial seized

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

Pass 24 May 2017 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 May 2017 85,818 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Cracked and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 May 2016 72,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 72,395 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 57,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VKV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY11 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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