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DA12 PCZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 PCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 159,425 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 156,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 156,396 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 152,892 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 148,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 148,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Very Low 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Onto Flexy Hose In Front Of Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 C 107/105 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S From Flexy Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 141,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Very Low 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Onto Flexy Hose In Front Of Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 C 107/105 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S From Flexy Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,876 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside starting to deteriorate. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 131,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside starting to deteriorate. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 131,606 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid very dark possibly contaminated.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle service light on

Pass 18 Nov 2017 118,482 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front "D" bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves starting to perish.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 118,482 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front "D" bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre valves starting to perish.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,201 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 111,977 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole in lense (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 77,347 miles

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

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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DA12 PCZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA12 PCZ, 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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DA12 PCZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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