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DY12 GXA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,082 mi
Last recorded196,082 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 196,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 196,061 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 189,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 189,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 182,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 182,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 171,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , ABS pump to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 159,920 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2021 159,890 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,749 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 138,749 miles

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,907 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 129,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,125 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 76,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in road view (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,241 miles

Dual purpose vehicle

No diesel emission readings

Offside front tyre tread worn low

Windscreen damaged .. not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,388 miles

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

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 GXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GXA, 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 GXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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