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W6 SWE

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2025 69,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2024 66,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 66,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 60,951 miles

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

Nearside 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight all tyres do not meet the requirements of the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,958 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 brake lines behind fuel tank both leaking . (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,170 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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W6 SWE is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W6 SWE, 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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W6 SWE is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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