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YC61 VMK

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,074 mi
Last recorded186,074 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 186,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 184,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 182,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 179,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 179,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 175,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 173,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 173,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 167,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 167,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 156,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,877 miles

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

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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YC61 VMK 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 70.6%.

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 YC61 VMK, 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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YC61 VMK is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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