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AJ61 LDL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,495 mi
Last recorded191,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 191,495 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 191,493 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 187,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 187,805 miles

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed both rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 167,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 167,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 148,306 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 148,048 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 122,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 122,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe to o/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,280 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 122,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,272 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front hub cap missing

troubled codes found in ecu /no lights showing/

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,845 miles

Central Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Front hub cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,218 miles

Nearside Front hub cap missing

coolant level on min

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,218 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front hub cap missing

coolant level on min

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,210 miles

front brake pads appear low

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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AJ61 LDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 AJ61 LDL, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ61 LDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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