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DU12 UZF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Cream Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 165,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 160,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 160,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 145,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,021 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 132,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 120,840 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 120,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,181 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Both number plates (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from Axle flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from Axle flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade splitting slightly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from Axle flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from Axle flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,135 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,267 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,051 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 UZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Cream with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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