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DU12 EXL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

282,735 mi
Last recorded282,735 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 282,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 282,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 259,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2020 237,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 237,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 214,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 186,672 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Sep 2018 186,672 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2017 156,361 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 156,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,668 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU12 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

DU12 EXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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