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DU62 DYJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,836 mi
Last recorded246,836 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 DYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 246,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 223,840 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 200,537 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 200,537 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,232 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 152,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,432 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 104,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,846 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,846 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all brake discs worn

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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DU62 DYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU62 DYJ, 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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DU62 DYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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