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EY12 UAG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,202 mi
Last recorded172,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 172,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 172,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,161 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 165,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 163,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 159,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 154,699 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2021 154,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 143,144 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 143,077 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected around lower ball joint (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 126,830 miles

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

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevan wear & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,556 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevan wear & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,644 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,994 miles

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

N/s/f anti-roll bar d-bush has slight movement

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (215/65/16C)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY12 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

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

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