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2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

242,907 mi
Last recorded242,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 242,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 241,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 241,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 237,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 235,217 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 235,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 225,707 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough 2 x upper top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 225,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough 2 x upper top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 197,624 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 197,623 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 185,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 185,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 175,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 175,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamp on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamp on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2018 175,569 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 167,364 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 167,364 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 150,456 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 120,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in anti roll bar links

Fail 19 May 2015 120,819 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

front wipers smearing

slight play in anti roll bar links

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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BD12 XMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BD12 XMS, 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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BD12 XMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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