2011 Vauxhall Vivaro · 37,839 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2011 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.9% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Vivaro years (37,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 53.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 136,879
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14% of tests fail here (310% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.8%
- Suspension26.6%
- Brakes21.6%
- Steering14%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.45%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 8.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.15%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.57%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.06%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.22%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.9% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Vivaro years (37,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.45% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.33% of tests), position lamp not working (8.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 136,879 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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