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DU12 VCZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,344 mi
Last recorded195,344 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 195,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 195,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 182,373 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 182,373 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 169,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 May 2021 155,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 146,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

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

Fail 11 May 2020 146,130 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,007 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,285 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,285 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,769 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 VCZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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