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VU61 XKK

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,298 mi
Last recorded194,298 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 XKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 194,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 184,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 184,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 154,091 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 154,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 147,299 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 147,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 139,774 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 130,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 166,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,625 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,894 miles

oil leak

slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop link bars

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 80,426 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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VU61 XKK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU61 XKK, 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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What year was VU61 XKK registered?

VU61 XKK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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