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B20 TLN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 TLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 164,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 160,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 155,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,200 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 140,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicators fading

front brake pad wear o/s borderline

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,174 miles

both rear indicators fading

front brake pad wear o/s borderline

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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B20 TLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B20 TLN, 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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What year was B20 TLN registered?

B20 TLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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