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DV12 DZB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,198 mi
Last recorded184,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 DZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 184,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 184,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 169,591 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 169,591 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 154,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 154,638 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 133,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not release correctly when button is pressed. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged/broken. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 120,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Two out of four jets not working and the two which are working are misaligned. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged/broken. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also have some corrosion round edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S inner pad low, *Advise Replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,768 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low N/S inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 109,767 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low N/S inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,428 miles

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 104,428 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,747 miles

N/S/F chip in windscreen

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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DV12 DZB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV12 DZB, 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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DV12 DZB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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