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EF12 OVO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,422 mi
Last recorded163,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 163,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 163,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazard switch not working samtime (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 162,466 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 161,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 161,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,890 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 159,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 149,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,894 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mounting movement

Pass 24 May 2018 74,368 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 61,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 48,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 35,862 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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EF12 OVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF12 OVO, 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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EF12 OVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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