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DY12 GVP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,355 mi
Last recorded180,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 180,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 175,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 175,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 164,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 156,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 149,542 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 149,540 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,718 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,915 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,958 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,978 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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DY12 GVP 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 66.7%.

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 DY12 GVP, 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 DY12 GVP registered?

DY12 GVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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