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DU12 EVL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,281 mi
Last recorded132,281 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,281 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier has corrosion

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2026 132,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier has corrosion

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,142 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 120,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,571 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,819 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 95,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,678 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play detected in anti roll bar 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift detected in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,353 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DU12 EVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU12 EVL, 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 DU12 EVL registered?

DU12 EVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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