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DU12 UWJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,846 mi
Last recorded215,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 215,846 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2025 215,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jun 2024 210,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 207,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 207,123 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 203,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 187,920 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 187,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2020 181,884 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2020 181,879 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2019 161,990 miles

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 134,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 57,731 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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DU12 UWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

DU12 UWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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