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DV12 ZYH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,952 mi
Last recorded158,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 158,952 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 158,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 150,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,497 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 146,489 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,508 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 134,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,691 miles

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

pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Jul 2020 120,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 116,412 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 109,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 109,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 96,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has a puncture non repairable (205/65 R16 C) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,997 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 62,997 miles

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

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 ZYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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