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EJ62 VEP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 154,930 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 154,920 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,806 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 143,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 135,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,394 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,391 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,579 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure side panals (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 118,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,530 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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EJ62 VEP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ62 VEP, 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 EJ62 VEP registered?

EJ62 VEP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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