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DV12 ZVX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,904 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 119,896 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 118,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,635 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 108,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,265 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear L E D lamp flickering but more than 50% of light sources illuninated

Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,160 miles

N/S washer jet weak

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

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 ZVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVX, 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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What year was DV12 ZVX registered?

DV12 ZVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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