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DV12 ZLN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

316,103 mi
Last recorded316,103 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 316,103 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 316,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 305,358 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 305,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2024 274,298 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2024 274,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 244,636 miles

engine noisy during test

Pass 15 Feb 2022 222,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 193,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Middle row near sliding door - webbing slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 182,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 166,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,267 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear 2nd row seat belt webbing marked

Passenger side wing mirror glass damaged/broken

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 133,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear 2nd row seat belt webbing marked

Passenger side wing mirror glass damaged/broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge( both side) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,142 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge( both side) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear slightly pitted on outer edge (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DV12 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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