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WBZ 517

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,876 mi
Last recorded64,876 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 517
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,876 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 64,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 56,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,729 miles

Front strut top bearings worn

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,048 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 45,048 miles

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

Strut top bearings worn

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,490 miles

osf strut top slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 29,120 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,054 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,473 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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WBZ 517 is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WBZ 517, 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 WBZ 517 registered?

WBZ 517 is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is WBZ 517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 517 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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