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DU12 UUX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,381 mi
Last recorded211,381 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 211,381 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light lens damaged / holed

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 211,381 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension top mounting excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens damaged / holed

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted poorly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 206,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 5 Apr 2024 196,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 196,330 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested rigid pipe burst / pedal to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs to o/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 189,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 180,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 180,232 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 172,634 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 172,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor / pitted / scored (pads approx 50%) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 167,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 167,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper smeary

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 145,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper smeary

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,166 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / grooved (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 123,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / grooved (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly poor

Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,922 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,922 miles

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

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

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 UUX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DU12 UUX, 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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DU12 UUX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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