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DY12 BYB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 BYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 162,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 162,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

KNOCKING/ROUGHNESS WHEN TURNING--NO FAULT FOUND

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface CRACKED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 123,223 miles

ABS LIGHT STAYED ON INITIALLY THEN WENT OUT/POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT FAULT

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,636 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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DY12 BYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY12 BYB, 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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DY12 BYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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