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EF61 VUC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,331 mi
Last recorded181,331 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 181,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 181,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 155,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,347 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 138,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 122,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2018 104,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,457 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,457 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both no water (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EF61 VUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF61 VUC, 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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EF61 VUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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