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DV12 ZSW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,133 mi
Last recorded221,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 221,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 221,130 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault signal wire missing (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 210,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 210,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs wire broken (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 199,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 199,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 190,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 190,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 173,902 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 173,902 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 155,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail close to edge (tyre worn to 3mm) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail close to edge (tyre worn to 3mm) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,870 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,002 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,174 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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DV12 ZSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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