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EJ12 SYG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,893 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 116,891 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,839 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,878 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 89,528 miles

Central Front fog lamp inoperative.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision almost worn smooth

Fail 6 May 2019 89,528 miles

Central Front fog lamp inoperative.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision almost worn smooth

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 53,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 53,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 37,132 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 36,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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EJ12 SYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ12 SYG, 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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EJ12 SYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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