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DS12 NTU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

327,823 mi
Last recorded327,823 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 NTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 327,823 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 327,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear inner pads require checking

Pass 2 Jan 2024 308,792 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 308,792 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 284,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 284,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 257,924 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 257,924 miles

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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 232,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 206,813 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 206,810 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement n/s & o/s (1.1.15 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 157,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 117,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS12 NTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc 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 DS12 NTU, 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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DS12 NTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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