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DY62 YZX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 YZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 199,265 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked and damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2026 199,719 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked and damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 191,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 191,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 183,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn edges, 205/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 May 2024 183,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn edges, 205/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 172,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracked/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort lower

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/65 16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and cracked/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 172,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracked/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort lower

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (205/65 16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and cracked/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 161,638 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (205/65 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 161,638 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (205/65 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/65/16c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/65/16c) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 137,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,103 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,398 miles

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

Hazard switch is incomplete but still operates

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear undulations in tread pattern

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers are smearing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,394 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Hazard switch is incomplete but still operates

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear undulations in tread pattern

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers are smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pads worn low

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 YZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YZX, 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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DY62 YZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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