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DU12 VBZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,574 mi
Last recorded119,574 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R,O/S/R Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 110,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R,O/S/R Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,019 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,842 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 5 Aug 2021 94,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

HAND BRAKE CABLE IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear HAND AND FOOT SLOWER TO OPERATE

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,834 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 78,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 31,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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