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E9 EAR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 138,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 134,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 134,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,519 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

undertray fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 118,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/bearing worn/deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,534 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,537 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,768 miles

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

item removed from view to front

Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,768 miles

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

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

item removed from view to front

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,337 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre has cut in sidewall deep enough to reach the cords

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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E9 EAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E9 EAR, 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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E9 EAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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