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DG62 SHZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,978 mi
Last recorded157,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 SHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,978 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 148,131 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 136,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 136,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,633 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 124,630 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 118,293 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,515 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Number plate damaged

Front Slight play in steering/suspension

Weak washers

Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Front Number plate damaged

Front Slight play in steering/suspension

Weak washers

Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,603 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres worn on edge

Hazard light switch faulty

Rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,181 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre close to limit

Rear brake pads getting low and discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre close to limit

Rear brake pads getting low and discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,078 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,120 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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DG62 SHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG62 SHZ, 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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What year was DG62 SHZ registered?

DG62 SHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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