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DS12 SZT

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

248,935 mi
Last recorded248,935 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 SZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 248,935 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 248,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 236,844 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged nearside central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 232,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 232,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 217,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 211,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 210,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 210,432 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 203,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 182,855 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 182,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 164,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 147,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 125,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 103,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

emission too clean

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,550 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

emission too clean

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,383 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged but not emmiting any white light.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,615 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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DS12 SZT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZT, 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 DS12 SZT registered?

DS12 SZT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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