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BV12 CPU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,200 mi
Last recorded187,200 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 187,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 187,141 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification bush and bearings failed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 179,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 176,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 181,637 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 181,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 175,047 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe inbetween both nearside rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe inbetween both offside rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2020 174,970 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe inbetween both nearside rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe inbetween both offside rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both rear brake discs corroded

undertray insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 157,499 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 134,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 122,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 122,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,313 miles

no smoke detected

rear tyres are wearing on outer edge

wipers a little smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,377 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,949 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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BV12 CPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV12 CPU, 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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BV12 CPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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