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BD61 BVE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,204 mi
Last recorded129,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,204 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 129,203 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,587 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 123,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 25 Jan 2023 114,302 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 114,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake cable corroded

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,287 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,286 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holders removed from drivers view area. ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall excessive damage and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holders removed from drivers view area. ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,017 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,386 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 51,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,701 miles

all tyre sidewalls worn.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear low on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

all tyre sidewalls worn.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,808 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD61 BVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 BD61 BVE, 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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BD61 BVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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