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EA12 MDX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

288,771 mi
Last recorded288,771 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 MDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 288,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 288,771 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 278,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 278,733 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 266,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 266,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 255,199 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to legal limit

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2020 255,199 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn to legal limit

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 241,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 238,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 222,023 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

wipers deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 183,805 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

os and ns inner rack ends slight play

Pass 8 May 2015 141,292 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 MDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EA12 MDX, 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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EA12 MDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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