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VN61 YKL

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,355 mi
Last recorded143,355 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 143,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,696 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 132,696 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,339 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 124,337 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2022 111,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,795 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,795 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,991 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,441 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end/tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

both wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 Aug 2018 61,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper top mount & bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end/tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 32,818 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,786 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,785 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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VN61 YKL is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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