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C13 SOT

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,575 mi
Last recorded166,575 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 166,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loose and rubbing on arm (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below min mark

Fail 20 Aug 2025 165,917 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loose and rubbing on arm (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below min mark

heatshield loose centre to front

Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Efficiency Low N/S

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S Various Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 138,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly Spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Section Complete (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Section Complete (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly Spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Onto Axle Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Efficiency Low N/S

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S Various Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,210 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded along passenger side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 113,210 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure not latching correctly (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded along passenger side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 91,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,737 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 87,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 82,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,286 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,553 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,486 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

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

Central Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,892 miles

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

osr tyre low pressure

Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,087 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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C13 SOT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C13 SOT, 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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C13 SOT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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