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DN61 UOV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,130 mi
Last recorded161,130 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 UOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 161,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner side both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 161,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner side both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 156,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended driver side (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 152,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 152,070 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 146,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,049 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 139,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 133,204 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Worn (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Damage to light lens(Repaired with tape)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Noise front nearside inner rack joint ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,636 miles

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

Coolant hose clips insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Worn (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Damage to light lens(Repaired with tape)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Noise front nearside inner rack joint ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front anti roll bad D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front anti roll bad D bush's worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,677 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,123 miles

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

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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DN61 UOV 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 DN61 UOV, 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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DN61 UOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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