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VN61 YKM

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,225 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drivers seat base slightly loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 92,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor wire melted (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside drivers seat base slightly insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2024 92,657 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,916 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,509 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 65,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 65,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,680 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,679 miles

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

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 YKM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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