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EY12 TZF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,557 mi
Last recorded140,557 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 TZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,557 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,862 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 132,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 123,264 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,764 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,341 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,013 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,131 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,071 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,071 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,488 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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EY12 TZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EY12 TZF, 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 EY12 TZF registered?

EY12 TZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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