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DY12 GXG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,225 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 107,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,164 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

View to rear of vehicle from offside obligatory mirror, restricted by load on rack on offside of vehicle, close to excessive

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 5 Oct 2023 69,017 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))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

View to rear of vehicle from offside obligatory mirror, restricted by load on rack on offside of vehicle, close to excessive

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2022 44,180 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 44,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 22,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 11,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 10,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,123 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 GXG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

DY12 GXG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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