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VN61 YKD

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 103,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,885 miles

n/s/r light lens slight damage

Fail 18 Feb 2025 99,885 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens slight damage

Pass 30 Apr 2024 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure lens cracked (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 86,728 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure lens cracked (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror case damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2022 80,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror case damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,207 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2021 72,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,764 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi pipe twisted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sturt top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sturt top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,612 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 47,401 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)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,248 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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VN61 YKD is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN61 YKD, 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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VN61 YKD is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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