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EY12 ZMU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,868 mi
Last recorded165,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 165,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top tight

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front power steering pipe coved in oil from gearbox oil seal leak

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top tight

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear brake dust plate corroded

Rear under body corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 165,868 miles

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top tight

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front power steering pipe coved in oil from gearbox oil seal leak

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top tight

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake dust plate corroded

Rear under body corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 161,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 156,178 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 156,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 20 Apr 2023 156,152 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 143,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 143,408 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative no switch fitted (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 132,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 121,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 99,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,903 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,556 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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EY12 ZMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZMU, 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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EY12 ZMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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