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BU12 AFX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat next to sliding door (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 120,367 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat next to sliding door (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 119,737 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 119,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 117,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 117,105 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,405 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row outer seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,749 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 114,749 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 111,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cv grease around brake pad erea but no visable sign of brake pad contamination

Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,264 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake pedal gripping down (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wet test

Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,264 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake pedal gripping down (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wet test

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,706 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,587 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,265 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,265 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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BU12 AFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU12 AFX, 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 BU12 AFX registered?

BU12 AFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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