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DA12 YEY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,467 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,814 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,947 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 92,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner door handle control adrift, (Door can still be opened from inside)

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Showing signs of overheating due to binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,325 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,548 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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DA12 YEY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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