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BJ62 VMZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,285 mi
Last recorded106,285 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,285 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 106,285 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in drivers view and cross whole screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,143 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Nearside Lower has damage and trim missing

Fail 26 Aug 2020 102,261 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Nearside of vehicle has damage and trim missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,438 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not yet affecting drivers view

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,516 miles

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,193 miles

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

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 VMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ62 VMZ, 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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BJ62 VMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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