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YE52 SAR

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

199,280 mi
Last recorded199,280 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 199,280 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 199,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 192,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 192,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 185,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 178,570 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 178,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose tojoint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 171,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 171,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 165,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 164,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 156,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 148,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,384 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 140,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 105,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,589 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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YE52 SAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green 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 YE52 SAR, 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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YE52 SAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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