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BJ61 LCF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,679 mi
Last recorded169,679 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 LCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 169,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 164,085 miles

chip in windscreen in drivers view

Fail 11 Aug 2025 164,085 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

chip in windscreen in drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2024 155,086 miles

small chip and crack in drivers view

Fail 13 Aug 2024 155,084 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

small chip and crack in drivers view

Pass 26 Jul 2023 147,274 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 147,274 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 140,641 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 140,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 134,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,332 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 129,332 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2019 126,224 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,713 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ61 LCF 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 65%.

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 BJ61 LCF, 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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BJ61 LCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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