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DV12 ZVL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 71,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 71,234 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 65,764 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 65,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,922 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 60,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,808 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 53,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 44,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 44,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged not secured in the strut bracket at the time of test. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 38,070 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Fraying (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2017 32,022 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 32,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 25,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,254 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 ZVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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