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ET12 DNJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

246,890 mi
Last recorded246,890 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 DNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 246,890 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rail outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 236,404 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 236,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump to the rear (marked in chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump to the rear (marked in chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 230,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 230,475 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 222,664 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 222,642 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 213,063 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 213,050 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 206,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake pull cable corrodded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 206,278 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner brake pad looks low

handbrake pull cable corrodded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 197,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inside looks close to cord level (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear side light intermittant come on after tap

Fail 10 Sep 2019 197,825 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inside looks close to cord level (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear side light intermittant come on after tap

Pass 11 Sep 2018 184,044 miles

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH SEIZED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER SWIVEL MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 184,044 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH SEIZED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER SWIVEL MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 166,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 165,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,526 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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ET12 DNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ET12 DNJ, 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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ET12 DNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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