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DY62 LBZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,161 mi
Last recorded197,161 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 197,161 miles

Handbrake Efficiency On 16% *Requires Attention*

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 192,963 miles

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

Parking Brake on 16% *Requires Attention*

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside Front *Rear Most* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 188,957 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front ( rear most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 185,565 miles

offside + nearside headlamp beam patterns poor

parking brake efficiency on 18%

Fail 25 Mar 2023 185,547 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside + nearside headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 23 Mar 2022 182,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water ingress. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 182,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water ingress. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 173,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water ingress. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 173,576 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water ingress. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,228 miles

Emissions to clean to test

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 130,222 miles

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

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

Emissions to clean to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,060 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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DY62 LBZ 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 63.2%.

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 DY62 LBZ, 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 DY62 LBZ registered?

DY62 LBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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