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DY61 LGG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

194,970 mi
Last recorded194,970 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 LGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 194,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box next to door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 187,575 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 187,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 180,147 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 180,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper to mount excess lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper top mount bearing excess lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 174,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil mist on sump plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 174,100 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 165,834 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 165,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure top mount bearing excess lift (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure top mount bearing excess lift (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn main axle pivot bush , front bush rubber separated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 158,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 138,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,704 miles

engine coolant header tank empty

engine mil light on

engine service ind on

hi level stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,704 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened to rear broken on brake test (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine coolant header tank empty

engine mil light on

engine service ind on

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,415 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,387 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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DY61 LGG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY61 LGG, 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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DY61 LGG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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