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BN62 WYS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,194 mi
Last recorded170,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 WYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 170,194 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 156,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 156,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 145,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 141,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 128,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,838 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,838 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' customer removed meerkat toys from dashboard (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,706 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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BN62 WYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN62 WYS, 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 BN62 WYS registered?

BN62 WYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 WYS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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