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CV12 ZFJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,176 mi
Last recorded134,176 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,701 miles

Front Under tray fitted

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 128,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 128,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,686 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,686 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Mar 2020 102,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,398 miles

Offside Front suspension strut damp

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and the boot has come adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension strut damp

Offside Rear tyre worn patchy on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,657 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 44,297 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CV12 ZFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CV12 ZFJ, 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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CV12 ZFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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