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EA12 JTU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

242,241 mi
Last recorded242,241 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 JTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 242,241 miles

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

Offside Front top mount slight play.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 230,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 214,341 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 214,341 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

nsf fog lamp inop

Pass 1 Apr 2023 192,564 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 192,564 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 176,357 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 176,357 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,095 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 139,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 118,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,664 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 92,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,228 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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EA12 JTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 EA12 JTU, 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 EA12 JTU registered?

EA12 JTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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