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AX12 HPU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,991 mi
Last recorded134,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,357 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight damage to bead

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight damage to bead

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,307 miles

exhaust corroding

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 14 Aug 2020 85,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,517 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge,scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs becoming worn and scored

front tyres worn on edges,offside front badly worn on inner edge

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,490 miles

both front tyres wearing 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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AX12 HPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AX12 HPU, 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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AX12 HPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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