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WJ11 EKR

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,528 mi
Last recorded177,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 177,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 177,528 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 177,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 177,044 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 174,020 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 25 Apr 2024 174,020 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Parking brake efficiency low (16%)

Pass 25 Apr 2023 167,892 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 167,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 163,923 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 163,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 159,273 miles

Offside Front Slight dampness around steering rack boot

Pass 9 May 2020 154,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 154,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 151,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre smooth inside edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,637 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,047 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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WJ11 EKR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 WJ11 EKR, 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 WJ11 EKR registered?

WJ11 EKR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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