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BJ62 HVE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,786 mi
Last recorded131,786 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,786 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 123,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm middle row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,627 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 112,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,480 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,633 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,830 miles

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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BJ62 HVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Orange 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 BJ62 HVE, 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 BJ62 HVE registered?

BJ62 HVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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