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BL12 ECX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,971 mi
Last recorded134,971 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,971 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 134,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 134,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play from rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 134,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,814 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 121,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 111,887 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BL12 ECX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL12 ECX, 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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BL12 ECX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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